Scarsdale Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2JW is located in the Oscott 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 Scarsdale Road, Birmingham, B42 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2JN, B42 2QL, B42 2QJ, B42 2QG, B42 2QH, B44 8NR, B42 2JR, B42 2JS, B42 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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% | 53.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48% | 46.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 36.5% | 46.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 35% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.6% | 52.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.3% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 24.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.9% | 66.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 91.5% | 83.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 83.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarsdale Road was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scarsdale Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 269th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Scarsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-02-09 | £231,967 |
| 36 Scarsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-09 | £263,598 |
| 70 Scarsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-04-22 | £220,414 |
| 48 Scarsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-09-30 | £204,853 |
| 76 Scarsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2020-03-03 | £197,673 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 966 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 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,563 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 | 257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,159 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 | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 201 yd | |
| Taste and See Cafe | Perry Beeches Baptist Church, Beeches Road | 214 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 558 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 629 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 202 yd | |
| Chris'S Fish Shop | 880 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 413 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 661 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 661 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 396 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 469 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 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 | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.