Newlands Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 2RG is located in the Stirchley 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 Newlands Road, Birmingham, B30 2RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 2SA, B30 2RE, B30 2SB, B30 2RA, B30 2RH, B30 2RB, B30 2SG, B30 2YD, B30 2XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B30 2RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 B30 2RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 41.5% | 50% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 32.1% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 51.8% | 47.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40.4% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.2% | 62.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91.4% | 95.4% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 91.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 90.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands Road was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newlands Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 674th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Newlands Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-27 | £250,000 |
| 14 Newlands Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-08 | £255,814 |
| 4 Newlands Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-17 | £238,728 |
| 20 Newlands Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,500 | 2022-03-03 | £303,600 |
| 32 Newlands Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-01-20 | £293,626 |
B30 2RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , B30 2JL | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Greenland Road , Selly Park B29 7PN | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Primary Academy Moor Green Lane , Moseley B13 8QP | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Infant School Moor Green Lane , B13 8QP | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 777 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 | 1,014 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 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 5,155 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 | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple House School Maple House , Maple Road B30 2AE | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 329 yd | |
| Coffee Shack by Wood Reinvented Ltd | 1189 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 330 yd | |
| Mighty Bite | 1223 Pershore Road, Bournville | 330 yd | |
| The New Balti Bazaar | 1267-1269 Pershore Road, Bournville | 330 yd | |
| The New Masalla Merchant Restaurant | 1193-1195 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfection Snooker Club | 1239 Pershore Road, Bournville | 330 yd | |
| Stirchley United Working Mens Club | 41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 345 yd | |
| Tascos Social Club | Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 350 yd | |
| The Bournbrook Inn Public House | The Bournbrook Inn, 1273 Pershore Road | 398 yd | |
| The Hazelwell Public House | 227 Pineapple Road, Birmingham | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Chaa | 1219 Pershore Road, Bournville | 330 yd | |
| Santi Pizza | 1231 Pershore Road, Bournville | 330 yd | |
| Rainbow Garden Chinese | 1225 Pershore Road, Bournville | 330 yd | |
| Family Vybz | 1456 Pershore Road, Bournville | 619 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza and Moonlight Desserts | 1412 Pershore Road, Bournville | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Bournville | 445 yd | |
| Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham | 492 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Birmingham Stirchley) (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Pershore Road | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Lyndworth Cricket Club Lyndworth Road | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 439 yd |
| Stirchley Baths BOURNVILLE LANE | swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Selly Park Technology College For Girls SELLY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,022 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic Primary School ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL GREENLAND 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.