Thanet Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1SS is located in the Perry Barr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thanet Grove, Birmingham, B42 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1SR, B42 1SN, B42 1SX, B42 1SW, B42 1ST, B42 1RR, B42 1RP, B42 1UB, B42 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 1SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 52.8% | 52.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 B42 1SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 47.7% | 44.4% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 40.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 44.9% | 59% | 14.1% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 28.3% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 21.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.8% | 17.9% | -2.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 35.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 13.6% | 17.9% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 12.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.5% | 10.3% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 37.4% | 26.1% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 75.5% | 57.4% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 18.3% | 16.0% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 11.4% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 56.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 18% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 4.7% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 39% | 6.5% | 32.5% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thanet Grove was 112.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Perry Barr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thanet Grove has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Perry Barr and the 1211th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 243.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Thanet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2022-11-07 | £243,171 |
| 10 Thanet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-05-05 | £349,947 |
| 7 Thanet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-10-30 | £200,597 |
| 17 Thanet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-10-31 | £243,578 |
| 8 Thanet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2008-02-22 | £255,890 |
The percentage of student residents living in B42 1SS 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,180 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 | 3,862 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 252 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 252 yd | |
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 252 yd | |
| Gmac Catering | Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road | 721 yd | |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights | 399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 252 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 706 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 706 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 670 yd | |
| Dixy | Kiosk Adjacent Unit 28, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 796 yd | |
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 804 yd | |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 804 yd | |
| The Chive | One Stop shopping centre, (Market Village) | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 746 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 812 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 878 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 831 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 997 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 1,016 yd | |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.