Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, B29 5BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B29 5BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.2%	0.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.9%	48.8%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 5BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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	36.3%	50.6%	14.3%	37.9%	12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.7%	25.3%	-12.4%	44.2%	-18.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	2.2%	3.2%
Divorced	12.3%	11.2%	-1.1%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	10.8%	5.8%	-5.0%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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	39.3%	38.9%	-0.4%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	32.9%	34.9%	2.0%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	17.1%	14.2%	-2.9%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	8.9%	10.5%	1.6%	4.0%	6.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.9%	17.3%	-17.6%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	9.5%	-3.7%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	18.1%	4.9%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.5%	1.7%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	16.9%	6.5%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	32.1%	8.5%	33.8%	-1.7%
Other	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	0.7%	1.4%
Pakistani	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	2.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	2.5%	2.7%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	4.3%	3.2%	1.0%	3.3%
Other Black	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	0.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
White	90.7%	74.8%	-15.9%	81.4%	-6.6%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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	95.7%	89.1%	-6.6%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	4%	2.6%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	88.9%	-4.3%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0.7%	4%	3.3%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.3%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.6%	76.7%	-11.1%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
No passport held	26.1%	13.5%	12.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	37%	46.2%	-9.2%
Muslim	9%	6.5%	2.5%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	12.7%	6.0%	6.7%

Safety

Is Shenley Fields Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shenley Fields Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shenley Fields Road has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1322nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 131.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B29 5BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shenley Fields Road are based on 211 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, B29 5BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for B29 5BD

Average Price
£237,269

Semi-Detached
£245,859

Terraced
£237,478

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,265

Other
£223,324

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shenley Fields Road

Average Price
£285,000

Semi-Detached
£300,431

Terraced
£283,117

Detached
£296,875

Flats/Maisonettes
£106,105

Other
£154,978

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shenley Fields Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
225 Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2024-07-01	£271,663
191 Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,027	2024-05-24	£285,013
169 Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-08-12	£222,505
177 Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£227,500	2021-09-20	£261,820
149 Shenley Fields Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£214,000	2020-11-20	£266,970

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B29 5BD

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	15
Unemployed	10
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Education	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	7
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	447 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	502 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	1,391 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP	4out of 4	2,685 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY	4out of 4	3,493 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Princethorpe Infant School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB	3out of 4	371 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Princethorpe Junior School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB	1out of 4	371 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Gregory Avenue , Weoley Castle B29 5DY	3out of 4	434 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT	3out of 4	602 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jervoise School Jervoise Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QU	3out of 4	814 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE	1out of 4	961 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU	3out of 4	1,293 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL	3out of 4	1,846 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE	3out of 4	1,884 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT	4out of 4	2,490 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,537 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH	2out of 4	1,513 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE	3out of 4	5,045 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	4out of 4	1,709 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	- not rated	1,709 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	3out of 4	1,845 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB	4out of 4	1,924 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ	3out of 4	2,045 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Louie's Cafe	84 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	521 yd
UK Fried Chicken and Grill	96 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	525 yd
Weoley Castle Chippy and Kebab House	96 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	525 yd
Castle Snax	Castle Snax, 124B Weoley Castle Road	526 yd
Spice Menu	88 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	527 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Weoley Castle Inn	Somerford Road, Birmingham		706 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Turels Fish Bar	36 Castle Road, Weoley	421 yd
Pin Chinese Takeaway	161 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	524 yd
Wah Hung	94 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	526 yd
Yummy Kitchen	69 Beckbury Road, Birmingham	711 yd
Weoley Fish Bar	177 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham	727 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weoley Hill Cricket Club WEOLEY HILL	grass pitches	645 yd
Weoley Hill Tennis & Bowls Club Weoley Hill	tennis courts	760 yd
Green Meadow Primary School GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW ROAD	grass pitches	835 yd
Paganel Primary School JERVOISE ROAD	grass pitches	878 yd
Long Nuke (Closed) Long Nuke Road	grass pitches	1,020 yd
Bournville College Of Further Education (Closed) Bristol Road South	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,031 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	211.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.