Yardley Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8LT is located in the South Yardley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yardley Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8NB, B25 8LG, B25 8LQ, B25 8LN, B25 8JE, B25 8LS, B26 1BP, B25 8JH, B25 8JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B25 8LT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.3% | 49.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 B25 8LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 40.8% | 45.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 40.6% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 49.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 19.4% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 20.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.5% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 5.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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 | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 23.7% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 21.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 72.6% | 45% | -27.6% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 83.2% | 75% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 74.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 37.7% | 6.5% | 31.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yardley Road was 281.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.1% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Yardley Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Acocks Green and the 254th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 Yardley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-14 | £189,302 |
| 304 Yardley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-02-23 | £253,808 |
| 308 Yardley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2021-09-21 | £261,385 |
| 280 Yardley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2017-12-21 | £2,346 |
| 282 Yardley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-07-03 | £92,949 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,044 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 | 2,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Junior School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Infant School Harvey Road , B26 1TD | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 19 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 308 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 308 yd | |
| O'Haras Sandwich Co | 373 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 465 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fried Chicken | 305 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 553 yd | |
| Great Bites | Old Bill And Bull, 1312 Coventry Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 65 yd | |
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 376 yd | |
| Old Bill & Bull | Old Bill And Bull, 1312 Coventry Road | 630 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Kitchen | 280 Yardley Road, South Yardley | 8 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 308 yd | |
| Swan Balti Raj | 1604 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 469 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 1596 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 469 yd | |
| New Tai Po | 1610 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 393 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 758 yd | |
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 841 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 907 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 754 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 777 yd | |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 888 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 47.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.