Chestnut Drive is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 0DN is located in the Erdington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Drive, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 0DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 0DS, B24 0DL, B24 0DH, B24 0DQ, B24 0DU, B24 0DP, B24 0ET, B24 0DR, B24 0DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B24 0DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.6% | 52.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B24 0DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 30.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 57.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.7% | 10.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.2% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 40.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.9% | 73.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 87.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Drive was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Drive has the 51st lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 765th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Chestnut Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2026-01-06 | £381,933 |
| 11 Chestnut Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-01 | £230,456 |
| 6 Chestnut Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-02-23 | £405,174 |
| 1 Chestnut Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2023-05-09 | £362,267 |
| 25 Chestnut Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-09-23 | £410,832 |
B24 0DN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B24 0DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paget Primary School Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget Primary School Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Junior School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,023 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 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne Centre Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyfields Conference and Sports Ce | Hollyfield Centre Club, Woodacre Road | 432 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited | 724 Chester Road, Erdington | 829 yd | |
| Pype Hayes Transport Cafe | 1016 Chester Road, Tyburn | 876 yd | |
| Freak Burger | 992a Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 1,014 yd | |
| Kingsbury Cafe | 988 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Digby | The Digby, 911 Chester Road | 611 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 93 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 847 yd | |
| The Pheasant Plucker | 52 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 859 yd | |
| The Crown | 1069 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 1,037 yd | |
| The Yenton | Sutton Road, Birmingham | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veri Peri / Pizza Louvre | 1004 Chester Road, Tyburn | 876 yd | |
| Chung Ying | 1006 Chester Road, Tyburn | 876 yd | |
| Seavers Fish & Chips - Pype Hayes | 1010 Chester Road, Tyburn | 876 yd | |
| Kingsbury Fish Bar | 590 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 993 yd | |
| Golden Rice | Golden Rice, 986 Tyburn Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Pype Hayes Park PYPE HAYES PYPE HAYES CHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Penns Primary School BERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 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 | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.