Hay Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8HY 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 Hay Road, Birmingham, B25 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8HZ, B25 8JA, B25 8HX, B25 8DP, B25 8HR, B25 8HT, B25 8HS, B25 8DR, B25 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B25 8HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 45.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around B25 8HY this area, 35.5% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 35.5% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 21.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.1% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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 | 8.9% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 15.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 22% | 25.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 23.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 45.5% | 35.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 68.6% | 58.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.9% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 19.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 58.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.9% | 37.2% | -25.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 50.2% | 6.5% | 43.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hay Road was 253.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hay Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Acocks Green and the 336th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-02-17 | £157,164 |
| 22 Hay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2021-02-05 | £118,590 |
| 22 Hay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2021-02-05 | £108,856 |
| 18 Hay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-01-17 | £128,934 |
| 22 Hay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2019-12-13 | £130,927 |
B25 8HY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B25 8HY 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,537 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 | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road , B10 0HT | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Primary School St Benedict's Road , B10 9DP | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Hobmoor Road , Yardley B25 8QL | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Small Heath Waverley Road , B10 0EG | 1out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 3,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,573 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 | 534 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,208 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 | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 20 Fordrough, South Yardley | 131 yd | |
| Yaadgaar | 1028 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 143 yd | |
| Lebanese Snack | 1066 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 150 yd | |
| Sami's Spice Limited | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 150 yd | |
| Grillz Steak House | 1018 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Tavern | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 383 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George & Dragon, 690-692 Coventry Road | 962 yd | |
| Old Bill & Bull | Old Bill And Bull, 1312 Coventry Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARSI DERA | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 150 yd | |
| Roosterking Fried Chicken | 1004 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 150 yd | |
| Acha Chinese Cuisine | 7 Heybarnes Road, Birmingham | 350 yd | |
| The Food Corner | 1112 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 395 yd | |
| Broaster Hut | 1114 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit A, Fordrough | 96 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 859 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 390 yd | |
| molassesdirect | 668-672 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| D'S Muscle 'N' Fitness BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Heybarnes Recreation Ground HEYBARNES ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Ark Victoria Academy TALBOT WAY | artificial grass pitch | 629 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Starbank School (Hob Moor Road) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Brays School Small Heath (Closed) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.