Lydbury Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 9HX 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 Lydbury Grove, Birmingham, B33 9HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 9HU, B33 9LN, B33 9LG, B33 9NY, B33 9LX, B33 9LP, B33 9LY, B33 9LH, B33 9NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B33 9HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54.9% | 54.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 9HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 44.5% | 49.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 32.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48.1% | 41.8% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 9HX this area, 31.1% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 31.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 17.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 26.3% | 19.0% | 2.7% | 23.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 69.3% | 54.5% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90.8% | 86.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydbury Grove was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydbury Grove has the 50th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1304th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lydbury Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-10-21 | £200,595 |
| 12 Lydbury Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-18 | £213,436 |
| 6 Lydbury Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-24 | £172,040 |
| 9 Lydbury Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,540 | 2017-07-31 | £89,431 |
| 6 Lydbury Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2009-08-01 | £125,277 |
B33 9HX 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Infant School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridpool Primary and Nursery School Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green B33 9RD | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,957 yd | Community 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 | 1,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,531 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 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Trade Based Training Units 10,11 and 16 Stechford Trading Estate , Lyndon Road B33 8BU | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need For Feed Cafe | 33 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 96 yd | |
| Hot and Crusty | 17 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 96 yd | |
| Lahore Qalanders Restaurant Ltd | 23 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 125 yd | |
| Fitcap | Flaxley Playing Fields, Stud Lane | 408 yd | |
| Kitts Green Evangelical Church | Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Horse | 355 Flaxley Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 708 yd | |
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 799 yd | |
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 25 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 96 yd | |
| 1 UKS Fired Chicken | 27 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 96 yd | |
| Greggs | 26 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 230 yd | |
| Frankies Pizzeria | 36 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 255 yd | |
| Chicks Original | 312 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pape Supermarket | 18 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 230 yd | |
| Kitts Green Convenience Store | Kitts Green Convenience Store, 108-110 Kitts Green Road | 277 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flaxley Rd Playing Fields STUD LANE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Glebe Farm Recreation Ground (Closed) Glebe Farm Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Hallmoor School (Closed) Hallmoor Road | 882 yd | |
| The Oval Primary School WHITTINGTON OVAL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 280.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.