Princethorpe Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B29 5PU 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 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, B29 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B29 5HP, B29 5PX, B29 5PY, B29 5HN, B29 5HG, B29 5PZ, B29 5HF, B29 5DB, B29 5HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B29 5PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 48.2% | 54.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 32.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 42.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 27.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 23.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.1% | 67.9% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 89.8% | 76.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 15.8% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 76.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princethorpe Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Bartley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princethorpe Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green and the 906th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,650 | 2022-02-15 | £193,337 |
| 23 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-09-19 | £191,240 |
| 9 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2015-03-06 | £147,032 |
| 23 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2012-05-04 | £207,100 |
| 31 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2006-08-04 | £191,472 |
B29 5PU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B29 5PU 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 | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princethorpe Infant School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princethorpe Junior School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB | 1out of 4 | 364 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 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jervoise School Jervoise Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QU | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paganel Primary School Swinford Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,599 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 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louie's Cafe | 84 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 330 yd | |
| Spice Menu | 88 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 345 yd | |
| Castle Snax | Castle Snax, 124B Weoley Castle Road | 355 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken and Grill | 96 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 355 yd | |
| Weoley Castle Chippy and Kebab House | 96 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Club and Lodge | Weoley Avenue, Birmingham | 794 yd | |
| Weoley Castle Inn | Somerford Road, Birmingham | 910 yd | |
| Weoley Castle Working Mens Club | 158 Barnes Hill, Birmingham | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Chinese Takeaway | 161 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 240 yd | |
| Wah Hung | 94 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 355 yd | |
| Turels Fish Bar | 36 Castle Road, Weoley | 383 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 69 Beckbury Road, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Weoley Fish Bar | 177 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paganel Primary School JERVOISE ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Weoley Hill Cricket Club WEOLEY HILL | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Weoley Hill Tennis & Bowls Club Weoley Hill | tennis courts | 866 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 | 238.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.