Jennens Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B4 7EW is located in the Nechells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2010-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B4 7EE, B7 4EH, B4 7SA, B4 7EJ, B4 7RE, B4 7BD, B5 5JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B4 7EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 B4 7EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.7% 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 | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 59.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -42.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -9.0% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.3% | 60.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 B4 7EW this area, 1.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.4% | 71.5% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 54.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 13.5% | 5.1% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 15.9% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 43.9% | 35.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 70.1% | 14.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 14.8% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 70% | 14.5% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 25.8% | 5% | -20.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 17.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 40.4% | 6.0% | 34.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jennens Road was 326.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.5% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jennens Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 200th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 58 Block B2, 10 Jennens Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £98,765,391 | 2017-02-09 | £128,458,728 |
B4 7EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B4 7EW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 874 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 111 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 79 |
| Education | 37 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 508 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 359 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Conservatoire | 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 139 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 Aston Street, Birmingham | 210 yd | |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy | 1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham | 218 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | Unit-4 the Old Fire Station, Aston Street | 259 yd | |
| Mulino Birmingham Ltd | Millennium Point, Curzon Street | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | Aston Students Union, 8 Coleshill Street | 105 yd | |
| The Sack Of Potatoes | Sack Of Potatoes, 10 Gosta Green | 322 yd | |
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| Eagle & Ball Public House | Gopsal Street, Birmingham | 370 yd | |
| Scruffy Murphys | Newton Street, Birmingham | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Unit 2 | 67 Aston Street, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| Wok & Go | 66 Aston Street, Birmingham | 270 yd | |
| Subway | Jennens Court, 250 Jennens Road | 273 yd | |
| Bubble Waffles Dessert Lounge | 195-199 Corporation Street, Ladywood | 384 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 201 Corporation Street, Ladywood | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 332 yd | |
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 511 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham | 671 yd | |
| Tesco | 27-31 Carrs Lane, Birmingham | 744 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 118 yd |
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 178 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 327 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Birmingham) 42-44 42-44 THE PRIORY QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 716 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham City Centre) THE GYM THE GYM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.