Brookbank Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 7RN 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 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, B34 7RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 7RJ, B34 7JD, B34 7JE, B34 7RL, B34 7HG, B34 7HJ, B34 7RP, B34 7RR, B34 7RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B34 7RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 38.5% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.4% | 47.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29.6% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 23.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.9% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 23% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 19.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86% | 72.4% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 95.7% | 89.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookbank Avenue was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Brookbank Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 146th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-06-14 | £239,003 |
| Shard End Social Club Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £313,500 | 2021-12-16 | £346,880 |
| 7 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2020-10-12 | £146,687 |
| 11 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2020-04-14 | £208,734 |
| 8 Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,350 | 2017-04-24 | £95,671 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,085 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 | 3,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,615 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 | 154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 726 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 | 734 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,266 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 | 3,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,802 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 | 144 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 32 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 389 yd | |
| Smashdown Burgers Ltd | 18 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 411 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34-36 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 411 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 21 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 439 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 488 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 10 Hurst Lane, Birmingham | 589 yd | |
| Atlantis | 10-12 Hurst Lane, Castle Bromwich | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 411 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 411 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 597 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 662 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.