Frederick Road is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 7NJ 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 Frederick Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 7NP, B23 7NA, B23 7QR, B23 7LZ, B23 7QP, B23 7NG, B23 7PE, B23 7NN, B23 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B23 7NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 50.4% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 49.6% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 46.5% | 59.6% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 17.4% | -17.1% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 47.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 28.5% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.5% | 23.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 20% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 26.5% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 8% | 13.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 52.2% | 34.1% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 74.7% | 68.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 68.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18.4% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 2.9% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frederick Road was 222.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frederick Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 399th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Frederick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-10-22 | £213,721 |
| 17 Frederick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-11-17 | £162,542 |
| 18 Frederick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-03-31 | £240,543 |
| 11 Frederick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-05-12 | £159,510 |
| 14 Frederick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-04-13 | £288,308 |
B23 7NJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B23 7NJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | - not rated | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Primary School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Junior and Infant School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Hall Primary School Ryland Road , Erdington B24 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 1,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,980 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 | 4,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Earlswood 18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ | - not rated | 316 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Children's Resource Centre 18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ | - not rated | 316 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sunrise School 67 Hunton Road , Erdington B23 6AJ | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virtual College Jeffray Building , Fentham Road B23 6AB | - not rated | 513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 738 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hajee Ghani | 230 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 325 yd | |
| Triple B's / Wok Halal | 180 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 340 yd | |
| Shake House | 178 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 351 yd | |
| Gold UK Fried Chicken | Cafe, 248 Slade Road | 366 yd | |
| Crispy Chicken & Pizza | 174 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Social Club | 50 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 386 yd | |
| The Armada | Gravelly Hill, Birmingham | 453 yd | |
| Highcroft Sports & Social Club Ltd | 106 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 186 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 325 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Kebab House | 182 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 325 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 242 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 367 yd | |
| Prego Pizza | 244 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 367 yd | |
| City Catering Limited | 300 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Supermarket Birmingham | 270-272 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 440 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffray Playing Fields Jaffray Road | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Emporium Health & Fitness 173-179 173-179 TYBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Brookvale Park PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Erdington Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Magnet Centre MAGNET CENTRE MAGNET CENTRE PARK APPROACH | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.