Kestrel Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8QX is located in the Yardley West & Stechford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Avenue, Birmingham, B25 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8QR, B25 8QT, B25 8QH, B25 8QE, B25 8QY, B25 8QG, B25 8QU, B25 8QZ, B25 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B25 8QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 40.2% | 46.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 37.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 45.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 25.4% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 19.4% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 23.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.5% 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 | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 23.6% | 36.1% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 33.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 53.7% | 29.5% | -24.2% | 81.4% | -51.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 81.2% | 74.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 73.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.8% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 2.4% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Muslim | 56.2% | 6.5% | 49.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Avenue was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Heartlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Heartlands and the 368th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Kestrel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-09-26 | £200,000 |
| 142 Kestrel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-06-23 | £191,010 |
| 150 Kestrel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-01-31 | £146,877 |
| 166 Kestrel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-12-08 | £216,271 |
| 124 Kestrel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2023-10-06 | £229,998 |
The percentage of student residents living in B25 8QX 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 | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Hobmoor Road , Yardley B25 8QL | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School Yardley Green Road , Stechford B33 8TH | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | 3out of 4 | 1,196 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 | 973 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 2,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dough Father | 308 Hob Moor Road, Bordesley Green | 653 yd | |
| 3 Bros*342* | 346 Bordesley Green East, Stechford And Yardley North | 903 yd | |
| Blakesley Hall | Blakesley Road, South Yardley | 928 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | Unit 3, Yew Tree Retail Park | 943 yd | |
| DIXY YARDLEY | 6 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 943 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 943 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kins Crunchy Chicken | 2 Newbridge Road, Birmingham | 449 yd | |
| Britannia | 326 Hob Moor Road, Bordesley Green | 557 yd | |
| Blus Kebab House And Take Away | 288 Hob Moor Road, Bordesley Green | 653 yd | |
| Cyprus Fish Bar | 245 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 661 yd | |
| Panda Express | 247 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 661 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 199 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 845 yd | |
| Bashir & Son Covenience Store | 167 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 963 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 672 yd |
| Waverley School YARDLEY GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Brays School Small Heath (Closed) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Starbank School (Hob Moor Road) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches | 1,084 yd |
| Heybarnes Recreation Ground HEYBARNES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 184 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.