Samuels Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B32 1BJ is located in the Quinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Samuels Road, Birmingham, B32 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B32 1BD, B32 1BL, B32 1BN, B32 1BB, B32 1BH, B32 1BG, B32 1BP, B32 1BE, B32 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B32 1BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B32 1BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 29.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 51.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 42% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 24.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 22.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 92.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97% | 95.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Samuels Road was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Quinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Samuels Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Quinton and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Samuels Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2015-01-30 | £265,447 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B32 1BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,985 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 | 3,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Grange Primary School Howley Grange Road , B62 0HS | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapal Primary School Priory Road , B62 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Lounge | 788 Hagley Road West | 616 yd | |
| Quinton Methodist Church | Ridgeway Avenue, Halesowen | 668 yd | |
| Coffee@Cogs | 183 Spies Lane, Halesowen | 727 yd | |
| Reel Cinema | Hagley Road West, Halesowen | 743 yd | |
| 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd | 268 Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobham Arms | 217 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen | 947 yd | |
| Lounge 101 | 101 Kent Road, Halesowen | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob's Fry Inn | 402 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 536 yd | |
| Classic Fryer | 851 Hagley Road West, Birmingham | 587 yd | |
| Howley Grange Fish Bar | 2 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen | 596 yd | |
| Marvil Take-Away Shop | 780 Hagley Road West | 597 yd | |
| Big John's (Retail) Limited | 782 Hagley Road West | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Quinton) | Hagley Road West | 696 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 878 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | Spies Lane Filling Station, Spies Lane | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Farm Recreation Ground STOURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Four Dwellings Academy DWELLINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 740 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.