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Princethorpe Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B29 5QA 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 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B29 5DE, B29 5DD, B29 5DH, B29 5QD, B29 5PT, B29 5DB, B29 5NT, B29 5PZ, B29 5DX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B29 5QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.4%53.2%-0.2% 51.0% 2.2%
Male46.6%46.8%0.2% 49.0% -2.2%

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 5QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single51.8%54.7%2.9% 37.9% 16.8%
Married: Opposite sex24.3%29.7%5.4% 44.2% -14.5%
Married: Same sex2%0%-2.0% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.1%4.7%1.6% 2.2% 2.5%
Divorced10.6%6.8%-3.8% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed8.2%4.2%-4.0% 6.1% -1.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.1%43.3%2.2% 48.4% -5.1%
Good health35.2%38.5%3.3% 33.6% 4.9%
Fair health17.6%13.5%-4.1% 12.7% 0.8%
Bad health5.9%4.5%-1.4% 4.0% 0.5%
Very bad health0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

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 22.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.7%25.4%-10.3% 18.2% 7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20.4%16.9%-3.5% 9.6% 7.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.5%15.7%1.2% 13.4% 2.3%
Apprenticeship3.1%4.2%1.1% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.8%12.7%2.9% 16.9% -4.2%
Degree or Similar11.8%22.5%10.7% 33.8% -11.3%
Other4.7%2.5%-2.2% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.7%0%-1.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.1%3.8%2.7% 3.1% 0.7%
Pakistani2.8%2.9%0.1% 2.7% 0.2%
Other Asian1.7%3.2%1.5% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African0.6%12.5%11.9% 2.5% 10.0%
Black Caribbean3.4%4.2%0.8% 1.0% 3.2%
Other Black0.8%0%-0.8% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%2.9%2.1% 0.8% 2.1%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean6.4%1.9%-4.5% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
White79.6%64.2%-15.4% 81.4% -17.2%
Arab0%1.6%1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Other0.3%1.6%1.3% 1.6% 0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.4%71.2%-23.2% 83.2% -12.0%
European Union1.1%10.6%9.5% 6.1% 4.5%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa2%7.7%5.7% 2.7% 5.0%
Middle East and Asia2%8%6.0% 5.6% 2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%1.9%1.3% 1.3% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.5%70.9%-21.6% 83.2% -12.3%
10+ Years0%8.3%8.3% 9.8% -1.5%
5-10 Years0.6%7.3%6.7% 2.9% 4.4%
2-5 Years0.3%6.7%6.4% 2.2% 4.5%
Less than 2 years6.7%6.7%0.0% 1.9% 4.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.6% 76.7% -18.1%
Ireland2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Germany1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Italy8.9% 0.6% 8.3%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Middle East1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held19.7% 13.5% 6.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.1% 37.2% -0.1%
Christian42.2% 46.2% -4.0%
Muslim12.1% 6.5% 5.6%
Sikh3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Not answered5.4% 6.0% -0.6%

Safety

Is Princethorpe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princethorpe Road was 454.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 305.8% higher than the Bartley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Princethorpe Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green and the 104th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B29 5QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princethorpe Road are based on 71 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 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, B29 5QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for B29 5QA

Average Price
£175,739
Semi-Detached
£181,291
Terraced
£179,132
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£128,544
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princethorpe Road

Average Price
£174,143
Semi-Detached
£189,372
Terraced
£179,928
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£121,697
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princethorpe Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
90 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£206,0002025-02-13 £206,822
36 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£190,0002024-11-18 £188,317
50 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£155,0002022-06-30 £165,159
61 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£172,5002022-05-20 £183,236
77 Princethorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£171,7502022-04-29 £182,439
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B29 5QA

Employment

B29 5QA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 5QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee71
Part-Time Employee40
Unemployed22
Retired20
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family16
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Self-Employed14
Other11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Education19
Human health and social work activities16
Construction11
Accommodation and food service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Manufacturing8
Administrative and support service activities7
Other6
Transport and storage5
Information and communication4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Financial and insurance activities2

Schools

Nursery

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 4 135 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB
3out of 4 179 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU
4out of 4 1,378 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 2,694 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 3,852 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 94 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Princethorpe Junior School
Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB
1out of 4 94 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Jervoise School
Jervoise Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QU
3out of 4 453 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Gregory Avenue , Weoley Castle B29 5DY
3out of 4 508 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Paganel Primary School
Swinford Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG
2out of 4 902 yd Community school 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 1,064 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 1,423 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE
3out of 4 1,529 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL
3out of 4 2,140 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bartley Green School
Adams Hill , B32 3QJ
4out of 4 2,303 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 1,747 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 1,876 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 5,414 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,957 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Victoria School
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
4out of 4 2,017 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Victoria College
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
- not rated 2,017 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newman University, Birmingham
Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT
- not rated 2,028 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
3out of 4 2,148 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Louie's Cafe84 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham158 yd
Spice Menu88 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham167 yd
UK Fried Chicken and Grill96 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham169 yd
Weoley Castle Chippy and Kebab House96 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham169 yd
Castle SnaxCastle Snax, 124B Weoley Castle Road169 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Weoley Castle InnSomerford Road, Birmingham641 yd
Weoley Castle Working Mens Club158 Barnes Hill, Birmingham933 yd
Avenue Club and LodgeWeoley Avenue, Birmingham1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pin Chinese Takeaway161 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham158 yd
Wah Hung94 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham169 yd
Yummy Kitchen69 Beckbury Road, Birmingham343 yd
Weoley Fish Bar177 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham387 yd
Turels Fish Bar36 Castle Road, Weoley505 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Paganel Primary School
JERVOISE ROAD
grass pitches510 yd
Weoley Hill Cricket Club
WEOLEY HILL
grass pitches817 yd
Weoley Hill Tennis & Bowls Club
Weoley Hill
tennis courts976 yd
Long Nuke (Closed)
Long Nuke Road
grass pitches1,004 yd
Green Meadow Primary School
GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW ROAD
grass pitches1,023 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 98.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 98.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 98.4%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed130.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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