Abdon Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B29 4PA is located in the Weoley & Selly Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abdon Avenue, Birmingham, B29 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B29 4PG, B29 4PZ, B29 4NZ, B31 2FG, B29 4PH, B29 4PJ, B31 2FP, B29 4PL, B29 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B29 4PA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 45.7% | 49.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 B29 4PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 55.4% | 42.5% | -12.9% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 38.3% | 15.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 24% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 38.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.8% | 1.8% | -9.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 50% | 59.4% | 9.4% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 63.4% | 71.8% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 15% | -9.6% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 72.4% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 14.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 2.7% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 2.2% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abdon Avenue was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Bournville & Cotteridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abdon Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge and the 1116th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Dovedale Court, 27 Abdon Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2014-03-31 | £108,510 |
| Flat 5 Dovedale Court, 27 Abdon Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2009-10-21 | £113,748 |
| Flat 5 Minster Court, 25A Abdon Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2003-06-02 | £118,310 |
| Flat 5 Minster Court, 25A Abdon Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-07-14 | £127,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Manor Primary School Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Gregory Avenue , Weoley Castle B29 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre Griffins Brook Lane , B30 1QJ | - not rated | 374 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | - not rated | 913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Teaching Centre The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital , Bristol Road South B31 2AP | - not rated | 828 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbian Orthodox Church | Church Of St Lazar, 80 Griffins Brook Lane | 213 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital N H S Trust, Bristol Road South | 827 yd | |
| BBC Drama Village | Archibold House, 1059 Bristol Road | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Lane Community Association | 472 Shenley Lane, Weoley | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournville College Of Further Education (Closed) Bristol Road South | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| University Of Birmingham (Charles Gillett Centre) MEADOW RISE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Weoley Hill Tennis & Bowls Club Weoley Hill | tennis courts | 815 yd |
| St Francis Ce Infants And Junior School TEAZEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School WOODBROOKE ROAD | 912 yd | |
| Weoley Hill Cricket Club WEOLEY HILL | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Shenley Lane Community Association SHENLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.