Lock Drive is in Stechford, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 8AB is located in the Yardley West & Stechford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lock Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 8AA, B33 8AE, B33 9BE, B33 8AD, B33 9BJ, B33 8AG, B33 9BL, B33 8AP, B33 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B33 8AB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 47% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 53% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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% | 44.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 37.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.8% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 32.1% | 42.7% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 27.4% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 20.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8AB this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 32.8% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 27% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 25.5% | 31.3% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 28.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.7% | 39.6% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 85% | 73.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 73.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.9% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 0.8% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 38.9% | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lock Drive was 81.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lock Drive has the 49th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1450th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Lock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-12-11 | £193,252 |
| 9 Lock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-06-26 | £194,630 |
| 1 Lock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-16 | £216,843 |
| 15 Lock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2023-06-02 | £191,986 |
| 61 Lock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-06-20 | £78,832 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Gumbleberrys Close , Off Cotterills Lane B8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,353 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 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stechford Social Working Mens Club | Northcote Road, Birmingham | 164 yd | |
| Jolpai Bangladeshi & Indian Restaura | 167-169 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 388 yd | |
| Pizza Station | 211 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 513 yd | |
| MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) | 215 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 532 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Unit 1 To 3, Stechford Retail Park | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Inn Hotel & Bar | Station Inn Hotel & Bar, 193 Station Road | 445 yd | |
| East Birminghams Allotment Holders | 155 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 799 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Fish Bar | 159 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 388 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 146 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 439 yd | |
| Peri & Grill Ltd | 158 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 440 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 205 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 513 yd | |
| Royal Palace Chinese Takeaway | 163 Albert Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saqib Supermarket | 190-192 Albert Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 545 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 199 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 877 yd | |
| Bashir & Son Covenience Store | 167 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stechford Cascades (Closed) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Stechford Leisure Centre STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Washwood Heath Academy BURNEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Stechford Road Playing Field STECHFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.