Marsh Hill is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 7RU is located in the Stockland Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Hill, Birmingham, B23 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 7RT, B23 7RP, B23 7UX, B23 7TN, B23 7RR, B23 7SP, B23 7HE, B23 7TH, B23 7WQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 7RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 7RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 35.4% | 45.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 38.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.4% | 39.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 7RU this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 32.5% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 17% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.7% 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 | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61.7% | 44.7% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -36.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 88% | 71.3% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 71.5% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.3% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 29.4% | 6.5% | 22.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Hill was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh Hill has the 74th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1525th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-02-26 | £382,634 |
| 289 Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-10-02 | £271,004 |
| 307A Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-09-20 | £168,433 |
| 305 Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-08-08 | £359,402 |
| 301 Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2009-01-09 | £279,172 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Primary School Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HY | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Primary School Mallard Drive , Erdington B23 7YB | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Primary School Mallard Drive , Erdington B23 7YB | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College High Specialist Arts School 395 College Road , Erdington B44 0HF | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Free schools | 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 | 725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,301 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 | 4,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,373 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 | 3,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hive College Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise School 67 Hunton Road , Erdington B23 6AJ | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Chippy | 307 Marsh Hill, Birmingham | 12 yd | |
| Golden Tree Cafe | 298 Brookvale Road, Stockland Green | 123 yd | |
| High Achievers | George Road Baptist Church, George Road | 239 yd | |
| Lakeside Childrens Centre | 22 Lakes Road, Birmingham | 880 yd | |
| Beiersdorf UK Limited | Beiersdorf, Holford Way | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Yew Tree, Brookvale Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Fish Bar | 296 Brookvale Road, Stockland Green | 123 yd | |
| Porky's | Unit 22, Brookvale Trading Estate | 621 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 507 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 974 yd | |
| Love 4 Desserts | 19 Poplar Drive, Oscott | 1,014 yd | |
| Stockland Balti | 332 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 284 Brookvale Road, Stockland Green | 123 yd | |
| Ashok Supermarket | 517-517A Slade Road, Stockland Green | 974 yd | |
| Samra Superstore | 521-523 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action Indoor Sports (Birmingham) ACTION INDOOR SPORTS ACTION INDOOR SPORTS MARSH HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Brookvale Park PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.