Gorsy Road, Birmingham, B32 2SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B32 2SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	50.9%	-3.3%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	45.8%	49.1%	3.3%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	34.9%	41.6%	6.7%	37.9%	3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	47.9%	35.9%	-12.0%	44.2%	-8.3%
Separated	2.3%	3.8%	1.5%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	8.4%	12%	3.6%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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 (85.6%) 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	40.9%	58.2%	17.3%	48.4%	9.8%
Good health	29.2%	27.4%	-1.8%	33.6%	-6.2%
Fair health	16.7%	9.5%	-7.2%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	9.5%	3.5%	-6.0%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	3.8%	1.4%	-2.4%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	35.8%	23%	-12.8%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	10.5%	1.2%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	16.7%	0.4%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5.7%	1.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	15.3%	3.2%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	28.7%	12.0%	33.8%	-5.1%
Other	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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)
Indian	9.8%	10.5%	0.7%	3.1%	7.4%
Pakistani	1.1%	4.5%	3.4%	2.7%	1.8%
Other Asian	3.4%	4.5%	1.1%	1.6%	2.9%
Black African	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	3.8%	7.7%	3.9%	1.0%	6.7%
Other Black	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	0.9%	2.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	70.8%	58.5%	-12.3%	81.4%	-22.9%
Roma	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Arab	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	2.7%	4.5%	1.8%	1.6%	2.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	71.8%	-12.3%	83.2%	-11.4%
European Union	2.3%	8.8%	6.5%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.8%	2.0%
Africa	3%	4.6%	1.6%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	8.3%	8.1%	-0.2%	5.6%	2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	1.3%	2.2%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.4%	72.6%	-8.8%	83.2%	-10.6%
10+ Years	0%	15.7%	15.7%	9.8%	5.9%
5-10 Years	2.3%	5.7%	3.4%	2.9%	2.8%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	14%	3.2%	-10.8%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	40.8%	46.2%	-5.4%
Hindu	5.3%	1.7%	3.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	7.1%	6.5%	0.6%
Sikh	8.5%	0.9%	7.6%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Gorsy Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorsy Road was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Quinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gorsy Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Quinton and the 479th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B32 2SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gorsy Road are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gorsy Road, Birmingham, B32 2SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B32 2SJ

Average Price
£242,624

Semi-Detached
£246,744

Terraced
£219,276

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorsy Road

Average Price
£240,567

Semi-Detached
£245,179

Terraced
£203,671

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorsy Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Gorsy Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2021-11-11	£294,523
48 Gorsy Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£151,000	2021-08-18	£171,986
55 Gorsy Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2020-10-05	£269,552
44 Gorsy Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2019-12-04	£234,116
51 Gorsy Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,950	2018-12-05	£260,737

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B32 2SJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	35
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	8
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD	4out of 4	2,539 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB	3out of 4	2,582 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	2,830 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP	4out of 4	4,347 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
World's End Infant and Nursery School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA	3out of 4	245 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
World's End Junior School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA	3out of 4	245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ	2out of 4	866 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Primary Academy Woodhouse Road , Quinton B32 2DL	3out of 4	884 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE	2out of 4	1,175 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ	3out of 4	986 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE	3out of 4	1,146 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ	4out of 4	2,084 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG	- not rated	2,252 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT	4out of 4	2,718 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	4,186 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	4,486 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH	2out of 4	4,532 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS	3out of 4	1,880 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG	- not rated	2,008 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT	- not rated	2,415 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	3,252 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY	- not rated	3,455 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boni Kidz CIC	St Boniface Church, Quinton Road West	453 yd
B32 Community hub and kitchen	1 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham	460 yd
FoodCycle Quinton	Vicarage, St Boniface Church	506 yd
The Lion Bar and Restaurant	Quinton Members Club, 415 West Boulevard	608 yd
Lenchs Trust	80 Ridgacre Road, Birmingham	837 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Royal British Legion	211 Worlds End Lane, Birmingham		302 yd
Lin'S Bar	Quinborne Community Centre, Ridgacre Road		842 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Johns Fish Bar	133 Quinton Road West, Birmingham	137 yd
Kings Chinese Takeaway	163 Worlds End Lane, Birmingham	632 yd
Ridge Chippy	92 Ridgacre Lane, Birmingham	914 yd
Pizza Cottage	366 Court Oak Road, Quinton	998 yd
George & Helens Fish Bar	Flat, 372 Court Oak Road	999 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op (Quinton)	143 Quinton Road West, Birmingham	137 yd
WORLDS END SUPERMARKET	1 Lower White Road, Birmingham	435 yd
Tesco Stores Plc	Ridgacre Road, Birmingham	1,055 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Quinbourne Community Centre QUINBORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE QUINBORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE RIDGACRE ROAD		841 yd
Hillcrest School Specialist College And Sixth Form Centre STONEHOUSE LANE		1,059 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B32 2SJ