Harrison Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9AA 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 Harrison Road, Birmingham, B24 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9AB, B24 9AY, B23 6SJ, B24 9AQ, B24 9AX, B24 9AG, B24 9AR, B24 9DE, B23 6SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B24 9AA is primarily male, with 58.9% of the population 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 | 45.7% | 41.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 54.3% | 58.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 9.9% |
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 9AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 53.3% | 57.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 15.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 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 | 36.6% | 33.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 40.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 22.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 20.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 3.3% | -6.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.8% | 75.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 79.6% | 67.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 18.1% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 3.8% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 67.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 10% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 12% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 3.3% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Road was 761.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 511.1% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrison Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 43rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 305.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Harrison Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,645 | 2023-03-10 | £203,708 |
| 30 Harrison Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-18 | £286,875 |
| 2A Harrison Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2021-06-17 | £903,650 |
| 34 Harrison Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-03-05 | £176,019 |
| 2A Harrison Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £326,750 | 2019-07-30 | £392,567 |
B24 9AA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | - not rated | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Primary School Glenville Drive , B23 6PR | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | 1out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 5,250 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 | 4,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 676 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Bar Curry and Grill | Grs Lions Club, Church Road | 14 yd | |
| Bucadoz | 233 High Street, Erdington | 167 yd | |
| Tanioszka | 235 High Street, Erdington | 168 yd | |
| Golden Cafe & Restaurant | 191 High Street, Erdington | 175 yd | |
| The Curry Garden | 16 York Road, Erdington | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Tavern | 196 High Street, Erdington | 95 yd | |
| Club Maragh | 197 High Street, Erdington | 175 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 277 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 359 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Chicken | 210-216 High Street, Erdington | 89 yd | |
| Greggs | 237 High Street, Erdington | 168 yd | |
| Chop and Wok | 4 York Road, Erdington | 183 yd | |
| Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | 2A York Road, Erdington | 196 yd | |
| Food Revolution | 234A High Street, Erdington | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 89 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 89 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 264 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 305 yd | |
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Jaffray Playing Fields Jaffray Road | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Erdington Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.