Ashmore Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 2EL is located in the Bournville & Cotteridge 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 Ashmore Road, Birmingham, B30 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 2HD, B30 2HB, B30 2EH, B30 2EJ, B30 2HE, B30 2HA, B30 1PB, B30 2EY, B30 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B30 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 32.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 49.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 57.7% | 59.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 24.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 55.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88.4% | 87.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 90.1% | 87% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 87.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashmore Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bournville & Cotteridge average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Ashmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-26 | £332,152 |
| 62 Ashmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-12-07 | £417,086 |
| 66 Ashmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £301,367 | 2022-10-05 | £303,477 |
| 70 Ashmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2022-07-22 | £291,748 |
| 66 Ashmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2017-01-13 | £329,496 |
B30 2EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,303 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 | 3,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Village Primary Linden Road , Bournville B30 1JY | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,814 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 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 1,806 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Costa Coffee Bean Bar | Bournville Place, Bournville Lane | 395 yd | |
| Mondelez Staff Canteens | Former Franklin House, Bournville Lane | 395 yd | |
| Pershore House | 1807 Pershore Road, Bournville | 441 yd | |
| Crazy bites | 1817 Pershore Road, Bournville | 441 yd | |
| Manhattans70s | Unit 2, 23 Watford Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Arms | Grant Arms, 1814 Pershore Road | 472 yd | |
| Kings Norton Ex-Servicemen's Club | 1853A Pershore Road, Bournville | 491 yd | |
| Bournville Social Club | 91-97 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham | 578 yd | |
| Jenna Parsons | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 618 yd | |
| Cotteridge Social Club | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Pot | 29 Watford Road, Birmingham | 431 yd | |
| ORCHID | 27 Watford Road, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| Majestic House | 39 Watford Road, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| Sophie'S 2 | 17 Watford Road, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| Foodees / Chicken.com | Unit 3, 23 Watford Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 26-28 Watford Road, Birmingham | 470 yd | |
| Co Operative Supermarket | 1876 Pershore Road, Bournville | 491 yd | |
| Eden Manna Supermarket LTD | 122 Frances Road, Bournville | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls School SELLY OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Bournville Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 392 yd |
| Bournville Lawn Tennis Club MARY VALE ROAD | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Bournville Recreation Ground LINDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Rowheath Pavilion ROWHEATH PAVILION ROWHEATH PAVILION HEATH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Kings Norton Boys School NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Ironworks Fitness Concept PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Linden Road Instruction Pool LINDEN ROAD | swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Triplex Sports Association Eckersall Road | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.