Hillwood Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1DJ is located in the Bartley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillwood Road, Birmingham, B31 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1DP, B31 1BU, B31 1BY, B31 1DQ, B31 1DT, B31 1BS, B31 1DG, B31 1DS, B31 1DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 1DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 B31 1DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 48.7% | 53.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 26.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.7% | 41.1% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around B31 1DJ this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.2% | 30.1% | -19.1% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 16.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 81.8% | 64.4% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 95% | 85% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 85% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillwood Road was 167.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% higher than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillwood Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 697th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hillwood Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2008-03-28 | £101,917 |
| 50 Hillwood Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2005-04-01 | £82,757 |
B31 1DJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,315 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 | 1,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Hill Primary School Farwood Road , Northfield B31 1BS | 2out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 2out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Nantmel Grove , Bartley Green B32 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princethorpe Infant School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,999 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 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 826 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilleys Galley | 101 Genners Lane, Birmingham | 778 yd | |
| FoodCycle Weoley Castle | St Gabriels Centre, 83A Marston Road | 854 yd | |
| Holloway Community Centre | Holloway Hall, Holloway | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlander | Merritts Hill, Bartley Green | 668 yd | |
| Bartley Sailing Club Ltd | 101 Genners Lane, Birmingham | 778 yd | |
| Weoley Castle Inn | Somerford Road, Birmingham | 844 yd | |
| Student Bar | Newman College, 54 Genners Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillwood Chippy | 48 Hillwood Road, Bartley Green | 4 yd | |
| Sky Kitchen | 73 Taysfield Road, Birmingham | 668 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 4 Genners Lane, Birmingham | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Nuke (Closed) Long Nuke Road | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Shenley Academy SHENLEY LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Green Meadow Primary School GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Newman University Sports Centre Genners Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 939 yd |
| Senneleys Park BARN CROFT | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Ley Hill LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND MERRITTS HILL | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.