Orchard Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9JE 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 9JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9JF, B24 9HB, B24 9JD, B24 9HA, B24 9HD, B24 9HE, B24 9ET, B24 9DR, B24 9HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B24 9JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 47.4% | 49.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 40.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 40.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 13% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 48.2% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.2% | 78.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 90.6% | 79.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.8% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 79.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 454th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-11-14 | £360,714 |
| 121A Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-15 | £368,008 |
| 133 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-05-20 | £245,527 |
| 121 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2021-03-08 | £381,332 |
| 125 Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-11 | £185,348 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,859 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 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 686 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 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 1,452 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 | 2,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 5,173 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 | 4,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 5,293 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,455 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne Centre Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA | - not rated | 962 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 | 400 yd | |
| Birmingham City Council | Erdington Library, Orphanage Road | 400 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 90-92 High Street, Erdington | 411 yd | |
| Caribbean Hideaway | 46-46A High Street, Erdington | 445 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 120 High Street, Erdington | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | 93 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 346 yd | |
| The Pheasant Plucker | 52 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 412 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 470 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 15 High Street | 535 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 11 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 399 yd | |
| Sweet Stuff | 9 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 400 yd | |
| Balti Delight | 6 Edwards Road, Erdington | 456 yd | |
| KFC | 42 High Street, Erdington | 467 yd | |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp | 93 High Street, Erdington | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 455 yd | |
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 455 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 602 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 188.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.