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Castleton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2RR 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 Castleton Road, Birmingham, B42 2RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B44 8NB, B42 2AL, B44 8ND, B42 2AJ, B42 2RS, B42 2RY, B44 8LX, B42 2AQ, B42 2RT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 2RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.8%51.1%-1.7% 51.0% 0.1%
Male47.2%48.9%1.7% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

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 2RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.1%45.1%5.0% 37.9% 7.2%
Married: Opposite sex42.6%39.9%-2.7% 44.2% -4.3%
Separated5.2%2.1%-3.1% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced8.7%8%-0.7% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed3.5%4.9%1.4% 6.1% -1.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.4%50.3%8.9% 48.4% 1.9%
Good health43.4%34%-9.4% 33.6% 0.4%
Fair health11%11.1%0.1% 12.7% -1.6%
Bad health3.3%3.3%0.0% 4.0% -0.7%
Very bad health0.8%1.4%0.6% 1.2% 0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.5%21.1%-1.4% 18.2% 2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18%12.1%-5.9% 9.6% 2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.3%15.9%-1.4% 13.4% 2.5%
Apprenticeship2.8%6.2%3.4% 5.3% 0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.9%19.4%3.5% 16.9% 2.5%
Degree or Similar18%23.2%5.2% 33.8% -10.6%
Other5.5%2.1%-3.4% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.7%5.8%4.1% 1.1% 4.7%
Indian4.7%2.8%-1.9% 3.1% -0.3%
Pakistani1.9%8%6.1% 2.7% 5.3%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black Caribbean7.2%7.4%0.2% 1.0% 6.4%
Other Black2.2%0.8%-1.4% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%4.1%2.7% 0.9% 3.2%
Mixed Other0%1.7%1.7% 0.8% 0.9%
White80.4%64.2%-16.2% 81.4% -17.2%
Arab0%1.4%1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Other0%3%3.0% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.4%87.8%-5.6% 83.2% 4.6%
European Union1.9%2.2%0.3% 6.1% -3.9%
Africa0.3%2.4%2.1% 2.7% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia2.8%6.3%3.5% 5.6% 0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%1.4%0.0% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.4%87.8%-5.6% 83.2% 4.6%
10+ Years0.3%4.6%4.3% 9.8% -5.2%
5-10 Years2.2%1.6%-0.6% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years0.8%6%5.2% 2.2% 3.8%
Less than 2 years3.3%0%-3.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.4% 76.7% -0.3%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy3% 0.6% 2.4%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
North Africa1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held15.2% 13.5% 1.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.5% 37.2% -12.7%
Christian51.9% 46.2% 5.7%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Muslim15.9% 6.5% 9.4%
Sikh1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Not answered3.8% 6.0% -2.2%

Safety

Is Castleton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleton Road was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castleton Road has the 59th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 887th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,000
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B42 2RR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castleton Road are based on 152 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Castleton Road, Birmingham, B42 2RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for B42 2RR

Average Price
£205,168
Semi-Detached
£224,822
Terraced
£198,231
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castleton Road

Average Price
£206,144
Semi-Detached
£214,096
Terraced
£200,737
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£167,586

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castleton Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
62 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£200,0002024-11-01 £199,013
54 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£206,0002024-06-26 £212,761
50 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002020-11-27 £218,913
100 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£185,0002020-10-02 £232,869
84 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002019-05-24 £185,256
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B42 2RR

Employment

B42 2RR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee121
Retired57
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed18
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family12
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Other9
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Manufacturing30
Human health and social work activities24
Education19
Construction18
Transport and storage13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Financial and insurance activities10
Administrative and support service activities9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Other5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Information and communication4
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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 4 680 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Goodway Nursery School
5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL
3out of 4 1,030 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 2,598 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 4,004 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Newtown Nursery School
Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS
4out of 4 4,763 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenholm Primary School
Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS
3out of 4 565 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Glenmead Primary School
Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ
2out of 4 621 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY
3out of 4 760 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beeches Infant School
Beeches Road , B42 2PY
3out of 4 760 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT
3out of 4 1,021 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arena Academy
Beeches Road , B42 2PY
1out of 4 803 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Fortis Academy
Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU
2out of 4 1,179 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
North Birmingham Academy
395 College Road , B44 0HF
3out of 4 1,632 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR
3out of 4 1,706 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Prince Albert High School
115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU
- not rated 1,917 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
1out of 4 5,096 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestley Smith School
Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY
4out of 4 760 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oscott Manor School
Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP
3out of 4 1,419 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 1,725 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Wilson Stuart School
Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT
4out of 4 2,413 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust
Perry Common Road , B23 7AT
- not rated 2,413 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wendy House CafePaper Mill End, Birmingham281 yd
The OccupierJehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove296 yd
Greenholm AcademyGreenholm Road, Birmingham367 yd
The Beeches116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr392 yd
Pigsy Express107 Burnham Road, Birmingham398 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Drakes DrumThe Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane547 yd
The Golden HindKingstanding Road, Birmingham852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
RangamatiGround Floor, 509 Aldridge Road347 yd
Happy House Chinese Take AwayFlat, 160, Elmbridge Road387 yd
Golden Rice Bowl640 Aldridge Road, Oscott416 yd
Brooklyn Fish Bar642 Aldridge Road, Oscott416 yd
Twin Pizza99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr484 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Best Wine and Supermarket1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham645 yd
Midlands Co-Operative Society196 Dyas Road, Birmingham1,000 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus)
ALDRIDGE ROAD
health and fitness suite356 yd
Glenmead Primary School
GLENMEAD ROAD
grass pitches624 yd
Glenmead
GLENMEAD ROAD
grass pitches753 yd
Birmingham Alexander Stadium
WALSALL ROAD
athletics tracks, health and fitness suite768 yd
K-Star Thai Boxing
UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD
health and fitness suite857 yd
Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed)
Beeches Road
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite870 yd
Arena Academy
BEECHES ROAD
artificial grass pitch912 yd
Burford Road
KINGSTANDING ROAD
grass pitches921 yd
Birmingham Bike Park
ALDRIDGE ROAD
cycling942 yd
Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre
BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,066 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed146.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.