Grindleford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2SQ 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 Grindleford Road, Birmingham, B42 2SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2RY, B42 2AH, B42 2AF, B42 2SG, B42 2AE, B42 2RZ, B42 2RS, B42 2AJ, B42 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 2SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2SQ, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 45.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 39.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 50.3% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 34% | -9.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 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 Levels | 17.3% | 15.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.4% | 64.2% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.4% | 87.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 87.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grindleford 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.
Grindleford 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Grindleford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-17 | £200,199 |
| 63 Grindleford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-08-28 | £230,580 |
| 97 Grindleford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-14 | £177,025 |
| 61 Grindleford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-21 | £221,982 |
| 73 Grindleford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-20 | £209,138 |
B42 2SQ 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,767 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 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,981 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 | 5,148 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 | 606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,529 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 | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,639 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 | 69 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 164 yd | |
| Breakfast N Brunch | 101 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 259 yd | |
| Wendy House Cafe | Paper Mill End, Birmingham | 397 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 644 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 259 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 414 yd | |
| Rangamati | Ground Floor, 509 Aldridge Road | 466 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 550 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wine and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 876 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 743 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 969 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 985 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 223.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.