Canberra Gardens is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7LP is located in the Shard End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canberra Gardens, Birmingham, B34 7LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7LU, B34 7JP, B34 7LD, B34 7LB, B34 7LT, B34 7JY, B34 7LA, B34 7LE, B34 7JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B34 7LP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 62.4% | 56.7% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 37.6% | 43.3% | 5.7% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 7LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 66.4% | 63.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.5% | 21.5% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 56.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 24.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 25.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.7% | 13.3% | -13.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 31.1% | 11.3% | 13.4% | 17.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 14.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 14.7% | 5.7% | -9.0% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 67.4% | 69.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 97.7% | 92.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 92.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canberra Gardens was 246.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canberra Gardens has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 358th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Canberra Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £82,500 | 2007-03-09 | £146,683 |
B34 7LP area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B34 7LP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 3,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,332 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 | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 176 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 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkswood Primary School Kingshurst Way , Kingshurst B37 6DF | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 4,277 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 | 925 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbies Cafe | 44 Kitsland Road, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| Shellys cafe | 44 Kitsland Road, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 370 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 450 yd | |
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 292 yd | |
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 639 yd | |
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice It Up Bar-B-Q | 10 Sydney Way, Birmingham | 51 yd | |
| The Chef | 266 Chester Road, Birmingham | 414 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 10 Hurst Lane, Birmingham | 417 yd | |
| Atlantis | 10-12 Hurst Lane, Castle Bromwich | 417 yd | |
| Chutney Express | 8 Hurst Lane, Castle Bromwich | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 306 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 310 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 455 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 837 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.