Brownfield Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7HU 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 Brownfield Road, Birmingham, B34 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7HX, B34 7EH, B34 7JQ, B36 0JE, B34 7RS, B34 7JF, B34 7JG, B34 7RR, B36 0ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B34 7HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.6% | 53.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 7HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 44.1% | 51.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 27.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 43.4% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 16.1% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 3.5% | -8.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 7HU this area, 30.4% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 30.4% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 68.6% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 92.6% | 91.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 90.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brownfield Road was 283.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.5% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brownfield Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 267th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Brownfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2022-09-30 | £194,351 |
| 165 Brownfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-29 | £198,465 |
| 161 Brownfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-19 | £193,994 |
| 163 Brownfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2020-09-25 | £214,841 |
| 165 Brownfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-06-07 | £212,151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,815 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 | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich B36 0HD | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,493 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 | 3,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 914 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smashdown Burgers Ltd | 18 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34-36 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 32 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Castle Bromwich | 5 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 358 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 449 yd | |
| Castle Bromwich Mens Club | 78 Chester Road, Solihull | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 126 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 21 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 206 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 318 yd | |
| Roberts Deli | 271 Chester Road, Solihull | 408 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 10 Hurst Lane, Birmingham | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 587 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 590 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Castle Bromwich Playing Fields WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 958 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.