Shard End Crescent is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7RG 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 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, B34 7RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7RE, B34 7EP, B34 7DN, B34 7DP, B34 7AX, B34 7DR, B34 7RL, B34 7AY, B34 7BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B34 7RG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.9% | 50% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 44.7% | 57.1% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 23.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 6.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.9% | 46.4% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 26.1% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 84.9% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.9% | 92.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shard End Crescent was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shard End Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 895th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-13 | £233,676 |
| 372 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-03 | £234,144 |
| 406 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-16 | £183,980 |
| 382 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-01-20 | £219,375 |
| 382 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-01-20 | £219,375 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,119 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 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,351 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 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 774 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 | 1,037 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,339 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 | 3,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,833 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 | 372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Hall | Bradley Road, Birmingham | 201 yd | |
| Welcome Change Cafe | Welcome Change Community Centre, Ownall Road | 337 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 350 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 399 yd | |
| Subway | 105 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 305 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 356 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 582 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 21 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 594 yd | |
| Greggs | 28 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 613 yd | |
| Spice It Up Bar-B-Q | 10 Sydney Way, Birmingham | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 296 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 612 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 612 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.