Castleton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2RS 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 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2RY, B42 2RT, B42 2RU, B44 8NB, B42 2RX, B42 2RR, B42 2SQ, B42 2AJ, B42 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 2RS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 48.2% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.8% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 40.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 41.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 47.5% | 49.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 23.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 21.8% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.7% | 71.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 90.8% | 87.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 87.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kingstanding average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-09-06 | £208,100 |
| 43 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £184,700 | 2023-09-29 | £189,789 |
| 89 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2022-11-11 | £224,505 |
| 33 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-12 | £226,292 |
| 91 Castleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-27 | £206,905 |
B42 2RS 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 5,213 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 | 636 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,361 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 | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 233 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 346 yd | |
| Wendy House Cafe | Paper Mill End, Birmingham | 400 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 414 yd | |
| Pigsy Express | 107 Burnham Road, Birmingham | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 476 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 409 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 409 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 417 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 442 yd | |
| Rangamati | Ground Floor, 509 Aldridge Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wine and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 728 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 976 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Burford Road KINGSTANDING ROAD | grass pitches | 987 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 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.