Gristhorpe Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B29 7SW 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 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, B29 7SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B29 7SP, B29 7SB, B29 7SR, B29 7SD, B29 7SE, B29 7SX, B29 6UW, B29 7SZ, B29 7SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B29 7SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 54.6% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 45.4% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 7SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 60.2% | 54.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 29.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 59.9% | 49% | -10.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.6% | 29.8% | -1.8% | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 41.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.1% | 76.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 86% | 83.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 83.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.9% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gristhorpe Road was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Bournbrook & Selly Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gristhorpe Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bournbrook & Selly Park and the 500th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,250 | 2024-02-01 | £263,876 |
| 26 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2022-07-12 | £274,575 |
| 52 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-04-01 | £257,061 |
| 42 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-11-05 | £294,253 |
| 28 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-03-27 | £303,698 |
B29 7SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B29 7SW 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 | 106 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,797 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 | 3,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,238 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Greenland Road , Selly Park B29 7PN | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Village Primary Linden Road , Bournville B30 1JY | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton Academy Tiverton Road , Selly Oak B29 6BW | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 638 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 1,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,498 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 | 2,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,458 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 | 857 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Birmingham Chancellors Court , Edgbaston B15 2TT | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UA | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UB | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Coffee Hub | 17A Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| Paprika Grill | 9 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| Greek House | 69 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 482 yd | |
| Yasha Grill Pizza & Burgers | 61-63 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 482 yd | |
| Coffee Shack by Wood Reinvented Ltd | 1189 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfection Snooker Club | 1239 Pershore Road, Bournville | 523 yd | |
| The Bournbrook Inn Public House | The Bournbrook Inn, 1273 Pershore Road | 547 yd | |
| Tascos Social Club | Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 746 yd | |
| Stirchley United Working Mens Club | 41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 748 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 1364 Pershore Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocobab | 23 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 430 yd | |
| Dolphin Chip Shop | 3 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| Tin Sing Chinese Take Away | 5 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd | 8 St Stephens Road, Birmingham | 468 yd | |
| Bengal Chaa | 1219 Pershore Road, Bournville | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham | 535 yd | |
| Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Bournville | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Birmingham Stirchley) (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Pershore Road | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Selly Park Technology College For Girls SELLY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Selly Park Recreation Ground WOODSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Stirchley Baths BOURNVILLE LANE | swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 733 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic Primary School ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Tiverton Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) TIVERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Lyndworth Cricket Club Lyndworth Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Linden Road Instruction Pool LINDEN ROAD | swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Elmdon Playing Field ELMDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.