Church Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8XL is located in the Yardley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8XJ, B26 1SJ, B26 1SH, B25 8XN, B25 8XP, B25 8YW, B25 8XS, B26 1SQ, B25 8YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B25 8XL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.6% | 40.4% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 34.5% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.2% | 42.7% | 14.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 45.9% | 29.7% | -16.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around B25 8XL this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 29.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 8.8% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 23.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 73.8% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 95.3% | 78.9% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 79.7% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 1425th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2025-07-18 | £261,135 |
| 234 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-11-29 | £157,081 |
| 242 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £221,500 | 2022-11-23 | £224,592 |
| 246 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-10 | £285,045 |
| 252 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-09-02 | £291,302 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,472 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 | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School Yardley Green Road , Stechford B33 8TH | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,981 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 | 974 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc) | 140 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 185 yd | |
| Starbox Pizza | 144 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 185 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 152 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 189 yd | |
| DIXY YARDLEY | 6 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 249 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | Unit 3, Yew Tree Retail Park | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 262 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 311 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 311 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 311 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buffet Shop | 201 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 223 yd | |
| Peking Wok | 8 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 249 yd | |
| Yew Tree Cottage | 43 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 311 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 108 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 409 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 5, Yew Tree Retail Park | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 185 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 414 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 978 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 976 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.