Rickyard Close is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8YZ 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 Rickyard Close, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8YT, B25 8YY, B25 8YX, B25 8RN, B25 8TX, B25 8YU, B25 8TT, B25 8RJ, B25 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B25 8YZ 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 | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 36.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 45.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 50.1% | 47.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 28.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8YZ this area, 28.9% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 28.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10.1% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
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 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.5% | 27.9% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 25.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 63% | 45% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88% | 82.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 13.5% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 82.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 40.7% | 6.5% | 34.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickyard Close was 326.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.8% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rickyard Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 198th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 175.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 262.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rickyard Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-03 | £218,655 |
| 14 Rickyard Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-05-08 | £207,551 |
| 31 Rickyard Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2017-02-17 | £222,515 |
| 33 Rickyard Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-01-17 | £216,860 |
| 9 Rickyard Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2016-08-24 | £216,738 |
The percentage of student residents living in B25 8YZ 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakesley Hall Primary School Yardley Green Road , Stechford B33 8TH | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community 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 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 5,448 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 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,818 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 | 1,345 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakesley Hall | Blakesley Road, South Yardley | 142 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | Unit 3, Yew Tree Retail Park | 443 yd | |
| DIXY YARDLEY | 6 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 491 yd | |
| William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc) | 140 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 602 yd | |
| Starbox Pizza | 144 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 443 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 443 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 443 yd | |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 681 yd | |
| Slimming World Franchise | Church Hall, School Lane | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Cottage | 43 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 443 yd | |
| Peking Wok | 8 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 491 yd | |
| The Buffet Shop | 201 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 591 yd | |
| Classic Kebab House and Fish Bar | 61 Richmond Road, South Yardley | 636 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 5, Yew Tree Retail Park | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 602 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 659 yd | |
| Saqib Supermarket | 190-192 Albert Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 993 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 899 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.