Newstead Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 0RU is located in the Kingstanding electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newstead Road, Birmingham, B44 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 0RP, B44 0RN, B44 0RD, B44 0RG, B44 0RT, B44 0RW, B44 0RR, B44 0RE, B44 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B44 0RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.7% | 52.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 B44 0RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 46.8% | 54% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 24.7% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 48.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 28.9% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around B44 0RU this area, 33.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 33.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 20.3% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.7% | 68.6% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 94.8% | 83.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 83.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newstead Road was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newstead Road has the 85th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1403rd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Newstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-06-27 | £165,935 |
| 70 Newstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-29 | £144,429 |
| 38 Newstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-07-25 | £186,669 |
| 74 Newstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-02-11 | £167,382 |
| 65 Newstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-12-17 | £240,136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Rise Community Primary School Hornsey Road , B44 0JL | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Rise Academy Hornsey Road , Kingstanding B44 0JL | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Junior School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Infant and Nursery School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 509 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Prems | Sutton Park, Banners Gate Entrance | 704 yd | |
| Benny's Diner | 764 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 704 yd | |
| Big Singh's Pizza | 4 Cooksey Lane, Birmingham | 760 yd | |
| Tequila @Lime/Fatburgers | 136, Kings Road | 871 yd | |
| URBAN BAO | 136, Kings Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstanding Public House | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 704 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 737 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 815 yd | |
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Desserts | 1 Hartley Road, Birmingham | 311 yd | |
| Kings Fryer | 194 Finchley Road, Birmingham | 349 yd | |
| Dragon Court | 269 Kings Road, Kingstanding | 370 yd | |
| Pizza Bene | 271 Kings Road, Kingstanding | 370 yd | |
| Smarts Fish Bar | 651 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 564 yd | |
| S K Supermarket | 758 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| 610 Community Centre KINGSTANDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,004 yd |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.