Finches End is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 6UD is located in the Shard End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finches End, Birmingham, B34 6UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 6UB, B34 6UH, B34 7QX, B34 6TT, B34 6TU, B34 7AB, B34 7QZ, B34 7AD, B34 7AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B34 6UD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.3% | 53% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 B34 6UD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 21.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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%) 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 | 35.9% | 29.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -18.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 20.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 27.9% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.2% | 77.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 95.9% | 91.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finches End was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% higher than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finches End has the 27th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 770th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Finches End, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2024-05-31 | £117,028 |
| 28 Finches End, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-10-06 | £127,806 |
| 7 Finches End, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2020-11-27 | £141,000 |
| 17 Finches End, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2020-08-19 | £143,483 |
| 16 Finches End, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2020-07-22 | £111,868 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green B33 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 105 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 219 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 319 yd | |
| Welcome Change Cafe | Welcome Change Community Centre, Ownall Road | 363 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 384 yd | |
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 685 yd | |
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 444 yd | |
| Kitts Green Convenience Store | Kitts Green Convenience Store, 108-110 Kitts Green Road | 978 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.