Gorsefield Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7AN is located in the Shard End 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 Gorsefield Road, Birmingham, B34 7AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7AL, B34 7AE, B34 7AA, B34 7AB, B34 7AW, B34 7AD, B34 7AR, B34 7RA, B34 7AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B34 7AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around B34 7AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 43.7% | 49% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 32% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 5% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 44.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 13.1% | -9.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 B34 7AN this area, 36% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 36% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 15.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 14.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 86.2% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 95.6% | 91.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorsefield Road was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorsefield Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 1530th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Gorsefield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2025-07-18 | £248,895 |
| 5 Gorsefield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2024-04-24 | £201,794 |
| 43 Gorsefield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2023-06-23 | £249,977 |
| 67 Gorsefield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-04-20 | £229,782 |
| 19 Gorsefield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-20 | £210,777 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,344 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 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | 2out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,020 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 | 396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 105 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 115 yd | |
| Welcome Change Cafe | Welcome Change Community Centre, Ownall Road | 175 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 256 yd | |
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 804 yd | |
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 269 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 1,032 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 21 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 960 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 | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.