Booths Farm Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2DY is located in the Oscott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Booths Farm Close, Birmingham, B42 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2RL, B42 2RJ, B42 2BF, B42 2RH, B42 2RG, B42 2RD, B42 2RN, B42 2FF, B42 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.9% | 54.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 B42 2DY, 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 | 34.2% | 45.7% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 32.5% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 35.7% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.1% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 20.7% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 29.6% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.8% | 69.3% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 96.9% | 85.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 84.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Booths Farm Close was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Booths Farm Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oscott and the 1327th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Booths Farm Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-10-31 | £358,287 |
| 3 Booths Farm Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2021-09-30 | £338,199 |
| 5 Booths Farm Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-03-11 | £356,518 |
| 11 Booths Farm Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-11-27 | £423,668 |
| 10 Booths Farm Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-10-19 | £391,390 |
B42 2DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecrest Primary School Whitecrest , Great Barr B43 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 632 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste and See Cafe | Perry Beeches Baptist Church, Beeches Road | 726 yd | |
| Beeches Gold | 174 Beeches Road, Perry Barr | 739 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 845 yd | |
| Al-Miski Lounge | 1 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 932 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 601 yd | |
| Old Oscott Working Mens Club | Old Scott Working Mens, 1196 Aldridge Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House | 201 Turnberry Road, Birmingham | 470 yd | |
| Chris'S Fish Shop | 880 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 647 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Old Horns Crescent | 829 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 843 yd | |
| Lung Wah | 168 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 6 Old Horns Crescent | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 287 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 938 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.