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Compton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 8QA 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 Compton Road, Birmingham, B24 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B24 8PY, B24 8PN, B24 8QG, B24 8PL, B24 8QQ, B23 7PJ, B24 8PP, B24 8PW, B24 8LG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B24 8QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%52.7%0.1% 51.0% 1.7%
Male47.4%47.3%-0.1% 49.0% -1.7%

Partnership Status

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 B24 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single62.8%63.9%1.1% 37.9% 26.0%
Married: Opposite sex19.7%24.3%4.6% 44.2% -19.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated4.6%0.9%-3.7% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced6.4%7.4%1.0% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed6.4%3%-3.4% 6.1% -3.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health33.7%35.8%2.1% 48.4% -12.6%
Good health28.1%29.8%1.7% 33.6% -3.8%
Fair health29.3%27%-2.3% 12.7% 14.3%
Bad health7.2%6.3%-0.9% 4.0% 2.3%
Very bad health1.6%1.1%-0.5% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 B24 8QA this area, 37% 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 22.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.7%37%-4.7% 18.2% 18.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.8%11.9%-0.9% 9.6% 2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.3%10.6%-2.7% 13.4% -2.8%
Apprenticeship0.9%3.4%2.5% 5.3% -1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.8%12.3%-1.5% 16.9% -4.6%
Degree or Similar13.3%22.6%9.3% 33.8% -11.2%
Other4.1%2.1%-2.0% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2%3.9%1.9% 1.1% 2.8%
Chinese2%0.4%-1.6% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian1.2%0.4%-0.8% 3.1% -2.7%
Pakistani13.3%16%2.7% 2.7% 13.3%
Other Asian1.6%5.3%3.7% 1.6% 3.7%
Black African0.8%1.8%1.0% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean8.8%11%2.2% 1.0% 10.0%
Other Black2.8%0.7%-2.1% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%1.1%-0.5% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.8%0.7%-0.1% 0.8% -0.1%
White63.9%53%-10.9% 81.4% -28.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0%2.5%2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Other0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.9%80.1%-1.8% 83.2% -3.1%
European Union4%4.3%0.3% 6.1% -1.8%
Africa1.2%2.5%1.3% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia9.6%11%1.4% 5.6% 5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.2%2.1%-1.1% 1.3% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.7%79.5%0.8% 83.2% -3.7%
10+ Years3.6%12.4%8.8% 9.8% 2.6%
5-10 Years1.6%2.1%0.5% 2.9% -0.8%
2-5 Years1.2%4.9%3.7% 2.2% 2.7%
Less than 2 years14.9%1.1%-13.8% 1.9% -0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.7% 76.7% -17.0%
Ireland2.8% 0.6% 2.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Middle East1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
No passport held32.9% 13.5% 19.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.2% 37.2% 4.0%
Christian23.2% 46.2% -23.0%
Muslim32.4% 6.5% 25.9%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Compton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Road was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Compton Road has the 61st highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 1085th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B24 8QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Compton Road are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Compton Road, Birmingham, B24 8QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for B24 8QA

Average Price
£175,857
Semi-Detached
£207,949
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£270,141
Flats/Maisonettes
£135,106
Other
£30,586

Estimated Average Property Prices for Compton Road

Average Price
£174,146
Semi-Detached
£207,123
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£245,108
Flats/Maisonettes
£142,881
Other
£29,630

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Compton Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 3 Compton House, 10 Compton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£120,0002024-05-31 £118,392
17 Compton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£210,0002023-12-20 £219,329
Apartment 5 Compton House, 10 Compton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£30,0002023-12-13 £29,537
Apartment 4 Compton House, 10 Compton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£125,0002023-12-13 £123,071
Apartment 2 Compton House, 10 Compton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£130,0002023-04-14 £128,126
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B24 8QA

Employment

B24 8QA 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.

Economic Activity

Long-Term Sick or disabled68
Full-Time Employee49
Retired24
Unemployed23
Part-Time Employee17
Other15
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family11
Self-Employed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Manufacturing7
Construction6
Education6
Transport and storage6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other4
Administrative and support service activities3
Accommodation and food service activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 1,299 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB
3out of 4 2,124 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 2,134 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Road , B8 3QF
3out of 4 2,263 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Nursery School
201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY
4out of 4 2,718 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Slade Primary School
Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX
3out of 4 560 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Slade Junior and Infant School
Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX
- not rated 560 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School
Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB
- not rated 618 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB
3out of 4 644 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Erdington Hall Primary School
Ryland Road , Erdington B24 8JJ
3out of 4 723 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jaffray School
Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB
- not rated 824 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE
3out of 4 1,002 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kingsbury School and Sports College
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE
- not rated 1,002 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stockland Green School
Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH
- not rated 1,602 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stockland Green School
Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH
3out of 4 1,602 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Josiah Mason College
Slade Road , B23 7JH
- not rated 1,534 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aston University Mathematics School
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 3,783 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 3,811 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 3,811 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City College, Birmingham
Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA
- not rated 4,136 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
- not rated 3,263 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Star King Solomon Academy
Lord Street , B7 4AA
- not rated 3,465 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS
3out of 4 3,495 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Al-Hijrah School
Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US
- not rated 3,740 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Waverley School
Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA
3out of 4 4,675 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John Earlswood
18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ
- not rated 541 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 541 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Spring Hill High School
C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG
- not rated 656 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Virtual College
Jeffray Building , Fentham Road B23 6AB
- not rated 824 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sunrise School
67 Hunton Road , Erdington B23 6AJ
- not rated 836 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Food Emporium173-179 Tyburn Road, Birmingham512 yd
Armada SbarroArmada Service Station, Powick Road580 yd
Triple B's / Wok Halal180 Slade Road, Stockland Green588 yd
Crispy Chicken & Pizza174 Slade Road, Stockland Green588 yd
Shake House178 Slade Road, Stockland Green596 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The ArmadaGravelly Hill, Birmingham308 yd
Hollywood Social Club50 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green460 yd
Highcroft Sports & Social Club Ltd106 Slade Road, Stockland Green572 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Wok186 Slade Road, Stockland Green605 yd
Italian Pizza & Kebab House182 Slade Road, Stockland Green605 yd
Dixy Chicken242 Slade Road, Stockland Green703 yd
Prego Pizza244 Slade Road, Stockland Green703 yd
Domino's PizzaUnit 1a, Star City866 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
City Supermarket Birmingham270-272 Slade Road, Stockland Green785 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Emporium Health & Fitness
173-179 173-179 TYBURN ROAD
health and fitness suite514 yd
Jaffray Playing Fields
Jaffray Road
grass pitches767 yd
Virgin Active Club (Birmingham Star City) (Closed)
Star City Star City Watson Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool864 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Star City)
STAR CITY STAR CITY WATSON ROAD
artificial grass pitch865 yd
Queensbury School
WOOD END ROAD
grass pitches998 yd
Erdington Academy
KINGSBURY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,002 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed51.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed68.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.