Rockland Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 9DJ is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockland Drive, Birmingham, B33 9DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 9DL, B33 9DN, B33 9DH, B33 9DS, B33 9DW, B33 9DP, B33 9HQ, B33 9BX, B33 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B33 9DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 46.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.4% | 45.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 37.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 24.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 33.4% | 18.0% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 29% | 29.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 26.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 52.6% | 31.1% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 79.9% | 76.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 76.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 1.3% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 45.6% | 6.5% | 39.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockland Drive was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rockland Drive has the 49th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1278th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rockland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-03 | £300,595 |
| 49 Rockland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-12 | £243,927 |
| 53 Rockland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-22 | £196,010 |
| 52 Rockland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-31 | £254,340 |
| 27 Rockland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-02-17 | £263,123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colebourne Primary School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Infant School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Gumbleberrys Close , Off Cotterills Lane B8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,495 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 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 417 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 448 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trade Based Training Units 10,11 and 16 Stechford Trading Estate , Lyndon Road B33 8BU | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 14 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Desserts | 321 Wyndhurst Road, Birmingham | 199 yd | |
| Silly Sausage Cafe | Unit 2, Imex Business Park | 212 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 127 Flaxley Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 229 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Unit 1 To 3, Stechford Retail Park | 325 yd | |
| Sandra's Kitchen | 96 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Inn Hotel & Bar | Station Inn Hotel & Bar, 193 Station Road | 783 yd | |
| The Iron Horse | 355 Flaxley Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 890 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 997 yd | |
| The Raven | Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Fish Bar | 319 Wyndhurst Road, Birmingham | 81 yd | |
| Hing Yip | 125 Flaxley Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 229 yd | |
| Ling Tung Takeaway | 98 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 613 yd | |
| Peri & Grill Ltd | 158 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 622 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 146 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pape Supermarket | 18 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stechford Road Playing Field STECHFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Flaxley Rd Playing Fields STUD LANE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Stechford Cascades (Closed) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Stechford Leisure Centre STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Washwood Heath Academy BURNEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Glebe Farm Recreation Ground (Closed) Glebe Farm Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Brockhurst Road Playing Field COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Beaufort Park) COLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.