Ashbrook Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 2XA 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 Ashbrook Road, Birmingham, B30 2XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 2XD, B30 2US, B30 2XB, B30 2UP, B30 2XE, B30 2UZ, B30 2UG, B30 2UR, B30 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B30 2XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 34.1% | 43.4% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 36.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 46.9% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 32% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.5% | 21.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 34.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.6% | 75.9% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 89.7% | 86.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 86.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.2% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbrook Road was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashbrook Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 1488th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Ashbrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-03 | £262,513 |
| 129 Ashbrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-30 | £253,813 |
| 121 Ashbrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-08-25 | £257,395 |
| 121 Ashbrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-07-16 | £237,874 |
| 129 Ashbrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2005-12-02 | £205,240 |
B30 2XA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Green Primary Academy Moor Green Lane , Moseley B13 8QP | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Greenland Road , Selly Park B29 7PN | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raddlebarn Primary School Gristhorpe Road , B29 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 4out of 4 | 511 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 | 888 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 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,438 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 | 3,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UA | - not rated | 2,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone Court Cafe | 1 Silverstone Court, River Brook Drive | 156 yd | |
| Dads Fish Bar | Dads Lane Fish Bar, 1 Dads Lane | 448 yd | |
| RA HUB | 1233 Pershore Road, Bournville | 660 yd | |
| Pure Cafe | 920 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 660 yd | |
| Coffee Shack by Wood Reinvented Ltd | 1189 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highbury | Highbury Public House, Dads Lane | 497 yd | |
| The Hazelwell Public House | 227 Pineapple Road, Birmingham | 633 yd | |
| Perfection Snooker Club | 1239 Pershore Road, Bournville | 662 yd | |
| The Bournbrook Inn Public House | The Bournbrook Inn, 1273 Pershore Road | 791 yd | |
| Stirchley United Working Mens Club | 41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd | 8 St Stephens Road, Birmingham | 572 yd | |
| Bengal Chaa | 1219 Pershore Road, Bournville | 662 yd | |
| Santi Pizza | 1231 Pershore Road, Bournville | 662 yd | |
| Rainbow Garden Chinese | 1225 Pershore Road, Bournville | 662 yd | |
| Big John's Franchise | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 820 yd | |
| Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham | 889 yd | |
| Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Bournville | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndworth Cricket Club Lyndworth Road | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Birmingham Stirchley) (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Pershore Road | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Selly Park Technology College For Girls SELLY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic Primary School ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 904 yd |
| Stirchley Baths BOURNVILLE LANE | swimming pool | 997 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 | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.