Shipway Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8DS is located in the Tyseley & Hay Mills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shipway Road, Birmingham, B25 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8NG, B25 8DT, B25 8DR, B25 8DP, B25 8PS, B25 8PP, B25 8DU, B25 8NP, B25 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B25 8DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 41.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 40.6% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 40.7% | 48.6% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 29.2% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 B25 8DS this area, 35.1% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 35.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 11% | 1.8% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 14.8% | 21.6% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 20.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% | 15.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 55.2% | 36.5% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 78.6% | 63.8% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 9.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 64.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 19.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.8% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 47% | 6.5% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shipway Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heartlands average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Shipway Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2024-04-23 | £146,127 |
| 13 Shipway Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-04-06 | £130,880 |
| 17 Shipway Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-07-16 | £159,321 |
| 27 Shipway Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-09-06 | £173,504 |
| 11 Shipway Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2016-08-11 | £115,189 |
The percentage of student residents living in B25 8DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary School Redhill Road , Hay Mills B25 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Primary School St Benedict's Road , B10 9DP | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road , B10 0HT | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Hobmoor Road , Yardley B25 8QL | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Buns | 1068 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 98 yd | |
| Yummy Pizza Plus | 1108 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 99 yd | |
| Sami's Spice Limited | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 149 yd | |
| Grillz Steak House | 1018 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 149 yd | |
| Lebanese Snack | 1066 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Tavern | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 214 yd | |
| Old Bill & Bull | Old Bill And Bull, 1312 Coventry Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARSI DERA | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 149 yd | |
| Roosterking Fried Chicken | 1004 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 149 yd | |
| Broaster Hut | 1114 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 176 yd | |
| The Food Corner | 1112 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 176 yd | |
| Wok Bruvvas | 1170 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit A, Fordrough | 355 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 859 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 611 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heybarnes Recreation Ground HEYBARNES ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| D'S Muscle 'N' Fitness BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Brays School Small Heath (Closed) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Ark Victoria Academy TALBOT WAY | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| Starbank School (Hob Moor Road) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 938 yd | |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.