Orchard Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9JD 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 Orchard Road, Birmingham, B24 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9JE, B24 9HA, B24 9ET, B24 9EX, B24 9DR, B24 9JF, B24 9DS, B24 9HB, B24 9EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B24 9JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 33.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 35.1% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 19.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 6.9% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.2% | 35.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 23.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 7% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around B24 9JD this area, 29.4% 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 | 40.5% | 29.4% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 29.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 13.2% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.8% | 74.6% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 94.1% | 83.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 84.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.8% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 67.7% | 46.2% | 21.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 83rd lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 1523rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-05-03 | £337,000 |
| 112 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-09-29 | £236,849 |
| 84 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,250 | 2017-08-18 | £502,327 |
| 104 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2016-10-28 | £250,371 |
| 110 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-05-16 | £413,020 |
B24 9JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B24 9JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | - not rated | 454 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 1,545 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 | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 5,230 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 | 4,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne Centre Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Fish Bar | 5 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 440 yd | |
| Birmingham City Council | Erdington Library, Orphanage Road | 440 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 90-92 High Street, Erdington | 480 yd | |
| Caribbean Hideaway | 46-46A High Street, Erdington | 485 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 High Street, Erdington | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | 93 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 335 yd | |
| The Pheasant Plucker | 52 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 394 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 541 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 15 High Street | 556 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 11 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 440 yd | |
| Sweet Stuff | 9 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 440 yd | |
| Balti Delight | 6 Edwards Road, Erdington | 472 yd | |
| KFC | 42 High Street, Erdington | 498 yd | |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp | 93 High Street, Erdington | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 533 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 543 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 662 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.