Ownall Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7AH is located in the Shard End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ownall Road, Birmingham, B34 7AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7AQ, B34 7AE, B34 7AS, B34 7AJ, B34 7AG, B34 7AZ, B34 7AW, B34 7BA, B34 6TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B34 7AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 57.2% | 52.6% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 42.8% | 47.4% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 7AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 37.2% | 49.6% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 36.9% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 24.4% | 2% | -22.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 58.6% | 25.8% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 29.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 8.1% | -14.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 2.6% | -9.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.8% | 13.1% | -42.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 20.8% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 35.9% | 28.0% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 68.8% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 92.6% | 79.4% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 78.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ownall Road was 196.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% higher than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ownall Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 508th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ownall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-04-29 | £224,177 |
| Apartment 206 7 Ownall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-08-22 | £86,278 |
| 35 Ownall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-05-11 | £220,299 |
| 33 Ownall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-12-15 | £221,156 |
| Apartment 201 7 Ownall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,500 | 2016-11-11 | £52,534 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberley Primary School Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Junior and Infant School Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | - not rated | 848 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 | 3,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Grimshaw Catholic School Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,859 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 | 3,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Community school | 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 | 322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 14 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 72 yd | |
| Subway | 105 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 99 yd | |
| Welcome Change Cafe | Welcome Change Community Centre, Ownall Road | 106 yd | |
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 700 yd | |
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 808 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 84 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 864 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 21 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 915 yd | |
| Greggs | 28 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 956 yd | |
| Shard End Balti | 223 Heath Way, Shard End | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 125 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 128 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 957 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.