Heath Way, Birmingham, B34 6ND

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B34 6ND has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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	57.6%	57.9%	0.3%	51.0%	6.9%
Male	42.4%	42.1%	-0.3%	49.0%	-6.9%

Partnership Status

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	22.7%	29.4%	6.7%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44.5%	33.2%	-11.3%	44.2%	-11.0%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	8.5%	8.6%	0.1%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	22.3%	26.2%	3.9%	6.1%	20.1%

Health

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 (66.2%) 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	30.3%	30.5%	0.2%	48.4%	-17.9%
Good health	31.9%	35.7%	3.8%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	25.2%	24.4%	-0.8%	12.7%	11.7%
Bad health	6.7%	5.6%	-1.1%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	5.9%	3.8%	-2.1%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 B34 6ND this area, 40.2% 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 15.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.1%	40.2%	-11.9%	18.2%	22.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	11.1%	-2.2%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.9%	11.1%	0.2%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	6.9%	5.0%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	10.6%	3.0%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	9.5%	15.3%	5.8%	33.8%	-18.5%
Other	4.7%	4.8%	0.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	2.1%	4.2%	2.1%	2.7%	1.5%
Other Asian	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	3.4%	4.2%	0.8%	1.0%	3.2%
Other Black	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	5.1%	5.1%	0.9%	4.2%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.1%	83.7%	-5.4%	81.4%	2.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.1%	93%	-1.1%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	2.5%	5.6%	3.1%	6.1%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	93%	4.3%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	7%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	10.1%	0%	-10.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.1%	76.7%	0.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	20.6%	13.5%	7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.2%	37.2%	-11.0%
Christian	64%	46.2%	17.8%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Heath Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Way was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heath Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 708th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in B34 6ND, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heath Way are based on 285 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heath Way, Birmingham, B34 6ND

Estimated Average Property Prices for B34 6ND

Average Price
£269,897

Semi-Detached
£281,075

Terraced
£358,946

Detached
£147,311

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heath Way

Average Price
£233,530

Semi-Detached
£263,301

Terraced
£204,131

Detached
£281,903

Flats/Maisonettes
£91,483

Other
£57,783

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heath WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
178 Heath Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2017-07-17	£188,198
178 Heath Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£89,000	2017-01-23	£131,543
168 Heath Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2009-05-22	£289,774
168 Heath Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2009-05-22	£289,774
178 Heath Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£32,000	2000-02-11	£138,438

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B34 6ND

Employment

B34 6ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B34 6ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Part-Time Employee	12
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	4
Self-Employed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	9
Education	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU	4out of 4	2,368 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	2,941 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY	4out of 4	2,952 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL	4out of 4	3,979 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU	3out of 4	4,233 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathlands Primary Academy Heath Way , Castle Bromwich B34 6NB	2out of 4	63 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firs Primary School Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich B36 8LL	2out of 4	727 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Shawsdale Road , B36 8LY	- not rated	748 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Southfield Avenue , Castle Bromwich B36 9AX	3out of 4	972 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS	2out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY	3out of 4	1,717 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB	3out of 4	1,896 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL	2out of 4	2,658 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF	1out of 4	2,720 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF	3out of 4	2,730 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS	3out of 4	2,114 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA	2out of 4	3,911 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT	- not rated	4,570 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ	4out of 4	1,275 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD	- not rated	1,768 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF	3out of 4	1,806 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF	- not rated	2,254 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF	- not rated	2,658 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bugsy's Cafe	203 Heath Way, Shard End	274 yd
VF Clock Spar / Tango Blast	Clock Service Station, Coleshill Road	497 yd
Subway Clock	Clock Service Station, Coleshill Road	497 yd
Perizinos	30 Chipperfield Road, Birmingham	737 yd
The Common Room	Crofton Gardens, Birmingham	749 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heathway Public House	The Heathway, Heathland Avenue	212 yd
Elderlink	Hodge Hill Gospel Church, Bucklands End Lane	528 yd
The Raven	Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham	531 yd
The Hunters Moon	220 Coleshill Road, Hodge Hill	670 yd
Yardley & District Rugby Club	1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham	768 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heathway Pizza	The Heathway, Heathland Avenue	212 yd
Shard End Balti	223 Heath Way, Shard End	274 yd
New Seaway Fish Shop	195 Heath Way, Shard End	274 yd
Atlantis Fish Bar	117 Shawsdale Road, Birmingham	604 yd
AMN-G Ethnic Ltd TA Pizza Perfect	123 Shawsdale Road, Birmingham	605 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heathlands Primary Academy HEATH WAY	grass pitches	177 yd
Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE	grass pitches	767 yd
Glebe Farm Recreation Ground (Closed) Glebe Farm Road	grass pitches	815 yd
Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD	grass pitches	910 yd
St Mary And St Margaret'S Church Of England Aided Primary School SOUTHFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	922 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B34 6ND