Richford Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0NJ is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richford Grove, Birmingham, B33 0NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0PB, B33 0NH, B33 0HL, B33 0PE, B33 0BU, B33 0DH, B33 0HN, B33 0LG, B33 0BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 B33 0NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 44.2% | 47.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 35.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 19.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 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.
In the area around B33 0NJ this area, 37.9% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 37.9% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 16.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 74.6% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 98.4% | 84.6% | -13.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 84.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richford Grove was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richford Grove has the 23rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 976th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Richford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-11-15 | £178,000 |
| 11 Richford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2023-12-05 | £238,303 |
| 17 Richford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-11-03 | £269,205 |
| 5 Richford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-11-18 | £216,857 |
| 9 Richford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2019-02-25 | £175,484 |
B33 0NJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirestone Community Primary School Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitesmore School Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5JS | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 496 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 235 yd | |
| B Js Bingo | 250A Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 283 yd | |
| Olympic Cafe | 50 East Meadway, Birmingham | 441 yd | |
| Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 87 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 629 yd | |
| Chocbox Desserts | 11 Bell Lane, Shard End | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 798 yd | |
| White Hart Public House | The White Hart, 331 Gressel Lane | 839 yd | |
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackadown Chippy | 66 East Meadway, Birmingham | 441 yd | |
| Dorapan Chinese Takeaway | 60 East Meadway, Birmingham | 441 yd | |
| Pizza Delfino | 62 East Meadway, Birmingham | 441 yd | |
| China House | 259 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 673 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 265 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 271 yd | |
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 742 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 727 yd | |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.