Hillstone Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7PY 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 Hillstone Road, Birmingham, B34 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7QB, B34 7PS, B34 7QA, B34 7PT, B34 7PZ, B34 7PX, B34 7QG, B34 7QD, B34 7QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B34 7PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 7PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 41.8% | 45.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 37.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 30% | 39% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 34% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 7PY this area, 35.4% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 35.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 83.5% | -11.1% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 97.5% | 89.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 89.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillstone Road was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillstone Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 823rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Hillstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-01-12 | £253,764 |
| 56 Hillstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-31 | £180,005 |
| 54 Hillstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-23 | £181,463 |
| 36 Hillstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-22 | £145,520 |
| 62 Hillstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-10-28 | £176,225 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,565 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 | 3,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkswood Primary School Kingshurst Way , Kingshurst B37 6DF | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 3,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,981 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 | 328 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbies Cafe | 44 Kitsland Road, Birmingham | 564 yd | |
| Shellys cafe | 44 Kitsland Road, Birmingham | 564 yd | |
| Welcome Change Cafe | Welcome Change Community Centre, Ownall Road | 658 yd | |
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 715 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 675 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 798 yd | |
| Spice It Up Bar-B-Q | 10 Sydney Way, Birmingham | 805 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 10 Hurst Lane, Birmingham | 1,046 yd | |
| Atlantis | 10-12 Hurst Lane, Castle Bromwich | 1,046 yd | |
| Chutney Express | 8 Hurst Lane, Castle Bromwich | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 769 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 836 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 1,027 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 1,089 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.