Elmstead Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0PR is located in the Sheldon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmstead Avenue, Birmingham, B33 0PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0PQ, B33 0QH, B33 0PH, B33 0PS, B33 0QJ, B33 0PG, B33 0PT, B33 0QG, B26 3YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0PR 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 | 55.5% | 50.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.4% | 4.9% | 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 B33 0PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 39% | 47.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 26.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 17% | 8.6% | -8.4% | 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 | 34.6% | 45.6% | 11.0% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 32.6% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 27.2% | 14.7% | -12.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 0PR this area, 41.3% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57% | 41.3% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 23.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 16.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.6% | 67.2% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 96.1% | 89.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 90.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmstead Avenue was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmstead Avenue has the 45th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1190th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Elmstead Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2024-08-30 | £127,549 |
| 44 Elmstead Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-01-06 | £98,054 |
| 38 Elmstead Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2007-11-26 | £127,385 |
| 38 Elmstead Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2005-04-04 | £134,127 |
| 38 Elmstead Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-09-22 | £147,752 |
B33 0PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,440 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 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green B33 0XD | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Balti | 9 The Radleys, Sheldon | 296 yd | |
| Tradita | 273 Church Road, Sheldon | 458 yd | |
| E.M.A's Kitchen | Radley Court, Sheldon Heath Road | 510 yd | |
| MARIAM HOUSE | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 562 yd | |
| SHAWARMA N BUN | 445 Brays Road, Birmingham | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 973 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 1,025 yd | |
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marius Fish Bar | 1 The Radleys, Sheldon | 288 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 3 The Radleys, Sheldon | 296 yd | |
| Pizza Bank | 391 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 466 yd | |
| Church of God of Prophecy - Sheldon | Sheldon Community Centre, Sheldon Heath Road | 539 yd | |
| Radleys Fish Bar | 486 Brays Road, Birmingham | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 270 Church Road, South Yardley | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy (Kesh Academy) SHELDON HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Mapledene Primary School MAPLEDENE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MAPLEDENE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MAPLEDENE ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 143.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.