Darris Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B29 7QY is located in the Bournbrook & Selly Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darris Road, Birmingham, B29 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B29 7ST, B29 7SU, B29 7SX, B29 7RD, B29 7SS, B29 7QX, B29 7RA, B29 7RB, B29 7RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B29 7QY is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 45.8% | 46.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 7QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 62.8% | 62.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 29.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 40% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 5.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30% | 28.4% | -1.6% | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 42.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 74.5% | 55.8% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 78.2% | 68.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 14.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 68.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darris Road was 164.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Bournbrook & Selly Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darris Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bournbrook & Selly Park and the 725th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Darris Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2023-07-14 | £261,924 |
| 29 Darris Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-27 | £196,365 |
| 31 Darris Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-15 | £239,762 |
| 31 Darris Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-15 | £239,762 |
| 25 Darris Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-08-01 | £228,864 |
B29 7QY 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 7QY 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 | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,879 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 | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raddlebarn Primary School Gristhorpe Road , B29 7TD | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Greenland Road , Selly Park B29 7PN | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Primary Academy Moor Green Lane , Moseley B13 8QP | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Village Primary Linden Road , Bournville B30 1JY | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,311 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 | 2,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Birmingham Chancellors Court , Edgbaston B15 2TT | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UA | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA HUB | 1233 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| Coffee Shack by Wood Reinvented Ltd | 1189 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 379 yd | |
| Mighty Bite | 1223 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| The New Balti Bazaar | 1267-1269 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| The New Masalla Merchant Restaurant | 1193-1195 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfection Snooker Club | 1239 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| The Bournbrook Inn Public House | The Bournbrook Inn, 1273 Pershore Road | 471 yd | |
| Stirchley United Working Mens Club | 41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 658 yd | |
| Tascos Social Club | Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 659 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 1364 Pershore Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd | 8 St Stephens Road, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| Bengal Chaa | 1219 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| Santi Pizza | 1231 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| Rainbow Garden Chinese | 1225 Pershore Road, Bournville | 379 yd | |
| Cocobab | 23 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham | 511 yd | |
| Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Bournville | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Birmingham Stirchley) (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Pershore Road | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Selly Park Technology College For Girls SELLY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic Primary School ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Selly Park Recreation Ground WOODSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Stirchley Baths BOURNVILLE LANE | swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 680 yd |
| Lyndworth Cricket Club Lyndworth Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Elmdon Playing Field ELMDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Tiverton Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) TIVERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.