Lakes Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 7UH 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 Lakes Road, Birmingham, B23 7UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 7UR, B23 7TA, B23 7SX, B23 7UE, B23 7UP, B23 7SY, B23 7UJ, B23 7TY, B23 7UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B23 7UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 46.7% | 51.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 37% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 58.2% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 26.9% | -14.5% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 7UH this area, 32.8% 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 | 40.2% | 32.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 23.7% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 3.2% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 25.4% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 22.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| White | 66% | 33.4% | -32.6% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 80.9% | 69% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 68.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.9% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 2.8% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakes Road was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakes Road has the 74th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1069th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Lakes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-23 | £186,295 |
| 183 Lakes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-04-08 | £164,361 |
| 169 Lakes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-04-07 | £167,833 |
| 177 Lakes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-05-24 | £158,791 |
| 179 Lakes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-06-27 | £173,291 |
The percentage of student residents living in B23 7UH 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 | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Primary School Hawthorn Road , Kingstanding B44 8QR | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Primary School Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HY | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Primary School Mallard Drive , Erdington B23 7YB | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Story Wood School Hastings Road , Perry Common B23 5AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Perry Common Road , B23 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,024 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 905 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Childrens Centre | 22 Lakes Road, Birmingham | 311 yd | |
| Marsh Hill Chippy | 307 Marsh Hill, Birmingham | 835 yd | |
| Golden Tree Cafe | 298 Brookvale Road, Stockland Green | 859 yd | |
| Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant | 470-472 College Road, Kingstanding | 956 yd | |
| Zinger Chicken | 498 College Road, Kingstanding | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavillion | Moor Lane, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Perry Barr Conservative Club | 67 Warren Road, Oscott | 760 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love 4 Desserts | 19 Poplar Drive, Oscott | 565 yd | |
| Brookvale Fish Bar | 296 Brookvale Road, Stockland Green | 859 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 502 College Road, Kingstanding | 956 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House | 468 College Road, Kingstanding | 956 yd | |
| Goldthorn | 76 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 284 Brookvale Road, Stockland Green | 859 yd | |
| Aldi | 482-490 College Road, Kingstanding | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion (Birmingham) THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 478 yd |
| North Birmingham Academy (Closed) College Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| North Birmingham Academy COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Wilson Stuart School PERRY COMMON ROAD | swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Aston Old Edwardians Rfc ADJ ASTON OLD EDWARDIANS RUGBY CLUB ADJ ASTON OLD EDWARDIANS RUGBY CLUB SUNNYBANK AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,089 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 | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.