Hassop Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2SD 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 Hassop Road, Birmingham, B42 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2SE, B42 2SG, B42 2RZ, B42 2SA, B42 2SB, B42 2QT, B42 2QD, B42 2QB, B42 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2SD, 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 2SD, 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 Hassop Road was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hassop Road has the 60th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1268th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Hassop Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-02-09 | £188,182 |
| 69 Hassop Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-04-12 | £175,383 |
| 63 Hassop Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2013-09-27 | £168,061 |
| 55 Hassop Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2013-04-22 | £115,543 |
| 65 Hassop Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-09-23 | £169,294 |
B42 2SD 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 | - not rated | 358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,920 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 Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr Primary School Aldridge Road , B44 8NT | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,729 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 | 192 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 198 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 240 yd | |
| Taste and See Cafe | Perry Beeches Baptist Church, Beeches Road | 268 yd | |
| Breakfast N Brunch | 101 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 191 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 291 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 471 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 681 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 997 yd | |
| Best Wine and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 487 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 719 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.