Brookbank Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7JE is located in the Shard End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, B34 7JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7JG, B34 7JD, B34 7JQ, B34 7RS, B34 7RR, B34 7RN, B34 7JF, B34 7RP, B34 7HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B34 7JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.5% | 41.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 30.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 17.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 6.9% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.4% | 41.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 27.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 19.5% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 16.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 92.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.6% | 94.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookbank Avenue was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookbank Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 1460th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-12-16 | £115,554 |
| 25 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-09-08 | £205,291 |
| 25 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-02-26 | £208,598 |
| 43 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-01-29 | £205,563 |
| 38 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2020-06-26 | £108,966 |
B34 7JE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,104 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 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,779 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 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich B36 0HD | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Sports College Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 1out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,533 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 | 3,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Community school | 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 | 691 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 236 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 32 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 285 yd | |
| Smashdown Burgers Ltd | 18 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 299 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34-36 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 299 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 138 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 305 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 21 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 348 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 10 Hurst Lane, Birmingham | 481 yd | |
| Atlantis | 10-12 Hurst Lane, Castle Bromwich | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 299 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 299 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 587 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 639 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Castle Bromwich Playing Fields WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 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 | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.