Knights Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 7NN is located in the Gravelly Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knights Close, Birmingham, B23 7NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 7NB, B23 7NA, B23 6BT, B23 6BQ, B23 7NP, B23 7NJ, B24 8NU, B23 7PE, B23 7QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B23 7NN has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 47.5% | 47% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 7NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 57.8% | 56.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 22.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 40.3% | 34% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 22.5% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around B23 7NN this area, 35.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 35.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 23.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.5% | 58.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 82% | 72.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 80.7% | 71.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 15.4% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knights Close was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knights Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 492nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Knights Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-04-23 | £57,651 |
| 28 Knights Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2025-03-14 | £114,226 |
| 32 Knights Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2025-02-14 | £67,312 |
| 31 Knights Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-10-17 | £57,420 |
| 58 Knights Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-01-03 | £104,238 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,121 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 | 167 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 | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Primary School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Junior and Infant School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Hall Primary School Ryland Road , Erdington B24 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 826 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 | 347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,245 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 | 1,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,171 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 | 4,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 3,607 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 | 125 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 | 125 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Virtual College Jeffray Building , Fentham Road B23 6AB | - not rated | 347 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise School 67 Hunton Road , Erdington B23 6AJ | - not rated | 379 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , Erdington B24 8BL | - not rated | 757 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold UK Fried Chicken | Cafe, 248 Slade Road | 445 yd | |
| Hajee Ghani | 230 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 466 yd | |
| Triple B's / Wok Halal | 180 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 498 yd | |
| Shake House | 178 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 508 yd | |
| The Spice Rack | 325 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Social Club | 50 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 259 yd | |
| The Armada | Gravelly Hill, Birmingham | 635 yd | |
| Highcroft Sports & Social Club Ltd | 106 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 242 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 447 yd | |
| Prego Pizza | 244 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 447 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 186 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 466 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Kebab House | 182 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 466 yd | |
| City Catering Limited | 300 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Supermarket Birmingham | 270-272 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 496 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 828 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 1,083 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffray Playing Fields Jaffray Road | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Erdington Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Emporium Health & Fitness 173-179 173-179 TYBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,034 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Brookvale Park PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.