Dorsington Road is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B27 7AE is located in the Olton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorsington Road, Birmingham, B27 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 7AH, B27 7AF, B92 7EP, B27 7HH, B27 7AU, B92 7ED, B92 7EH, B92 7EB, B27 7JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B27 7AE is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 57.7% | 46% | -11.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 42.3% | 54% | 11.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 21.8% | 30.8% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 34% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 18.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 28.6% | 10.1% | -18.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 18.6% | 31.1% | 12.5% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 22.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 18.6% | 12.4% | -6.2% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 B27 7AE this area, 44% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 61.7% | 44% | -17.7% | 18.2% | 25.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 15.1% | 10.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 0.6% | -6.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 75.6% | 81.9% | 6.3% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 87.8% | 72.2% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 20.5% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 72.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 3.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorsington Road was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Lyndon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Dorsington Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Lyndon and the 60th lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Dorsington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-06-30 | £179,865 |
| 102 Dorsington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2014-05-30 | £171,893 |
B27 7AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B27 7AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 5,086 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 | 5,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kineton Green Primary School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7EB | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kineton Green Primary School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7EB | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School Severne Road , Acocks Green B27 7HR | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road , B92 7EG | - not rated | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road , B92 7EG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,885 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 | 4,005 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanswell School Kineton Green Road , B92 7ER | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Honeybourne School 621 Fox Hollies Road , Hall Green B28 9DW | - not rated | 1,981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mugil Indian Restaurant | 256A Gospel Lane, Olton | 119 yd | |
| Oltons Pizza N Grill | 260C Gospel Lane, Olton | 124 yd | |
| Cobs & Robbers | 182 Gospel Lane, Olton | 241 yd | |
| Platform Three | 163 Warwick Road, Solihull | 703 yd | |
| Rajasthan | 167 Warwick Road, Solihull | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Joes | 1293-1295 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star | 219 Gospel Lane, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| Harveys Fish Bar | 356 Gospel Lane, Olton | 350 yd | |
| Indigo Xpress | 360 Gospel Lane, Olton | 364 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 1 Severne Road, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Royal Kitchen | 41 Warwick Road, Solihull | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative | Gospel Lane, Birmingham | 971 yd | |
| Olton Convenience | 36 Richmond Road, Olton | 1,004 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hollies Park (Closed) Gospel Lane | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Langley School KINETON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| West Warwickshire Sports Club GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,015 yd |
| Broomhall Playing Fields EDENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.