Summer Road is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 6XA is located in the Gravelly Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summer Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 6UY, B23 6DA, B23 6TJ, B23 6SR, B23 6UX, B23 6TP, B23 6TH, B23 6SN, B23 6UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 6XA is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 41.4% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 58.6% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B23 6XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.8% | 60.9% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 17.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 29.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -18.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 24.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 1.0% | 14.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 65.1% | 57.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 66.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 21.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 1.1% | -8.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 66.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 15.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3.4% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summer Road was 121.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summer Road has the 60th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 1081st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Summer Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-06-13 | £190,582 |
| 22 Summer Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2018-10-19 | £307,191 |
| 20 Summer Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2015-01-05 | £169,654 |
| 4 Summer Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2009-08-21 | £494,445 |
| 2 Summer Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2009-08-21 | £494,445 |
B23 6XA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School Glenville Drive , B23 6PR | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | 1out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | - not rated | 278 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 303 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathway To Success Independent School The Gardens , Erdington B23 6AG | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of British Fast Food | 249A High Street, Erdington | 100 yd | |
| Red Couch | 234 High Street, Erdington | 138 yd | |
| Bulls Street Burgers | 282 High Street, Erdington | 138 yd | |
| Margaretka Bistro | 248 High Street, Erdington | 138 yd | |
| Slemani Restaurant (Sulaymaniyah) | 262 High Street, Erdington | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 236 yd | |
| The Church Tavern | 196 High Street, Erdington | 276 yd | |
| Club Maragh | 197 High Street, Erdington | 298 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 386 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 11 Sutton New Road, Birmingham | 87 yd | |
| Food Revolution | 234A High Street, Erdington | 138 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 284 High Street, Erdington | 138 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 276 High Street, Erdington | 138 yd | |
| Greggs | 237 High Street, Erdington | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 153 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 250 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 250 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Jaffray Playing Fields Jaffray Road | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.