Wingfield Road is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2QB 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 Wingfield Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2QD, B42 2QT, B42 2SE, B42 2QE, B42 2PZ, B42 2SD, B42 2PR, B42 2QS, B42 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 54.8% | 54.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 36.8% | 46.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 35.7% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46% | 49.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.2% | 15.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 12.3% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 26.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 27.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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 | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 71.8% | 64.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 88.1% | 86.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 86.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wingfield Road was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wingfield Road has the 83rd highest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1473rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Wingfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-22 | £201,400 |
| 39 Wingfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2020-04-06 | £80,587 |
| 37 Wingfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-03-21 | £173,161 |
| 33 Wingfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-02-22 | £195,349 |
| 33 Wingfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-02-22 | £195,349 |
B42 2QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 5,043 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 | 249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 855 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 | 267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,341 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 | 249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 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 | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 206 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 232 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 256 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 347 yd | |
| Breakfast N Brunch | 101 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 754 yd | |
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 229 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 349 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 396 yd | |
| Chris'S Fish Shop | 880 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 786 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 1,073 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 341 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 603 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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 | 208.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.