Burnham Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 8HX 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 Burnham Road, Birmingham, B44 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 8NQ, B44 8HY, B44 8RA, B44 8NG, B44 8HU, B44 8JE, B44 8JA, B44 8JD, B44 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B44 8HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53% | 49.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47% | 50.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 35.7% | 42.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 39.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 45.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 16.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 23% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 23.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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 | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 1.5% | -6.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 70.3% | 66.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 88.8% | 87.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 87.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.2% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnham Road was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnham Road has the 89th highest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1405th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Burnham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-31 | £180,179 |
| 83 Burnham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-20 | £240,238 |
| 52 Burnham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-14 | £248,042 |
| 79 Burnham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-26 | £196,835 |
| 57 Burnham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-31 | £206,905 |
B44 8HX 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,104 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 | 5,269 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 | 937 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,093 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 | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigsy Express | 107 Burnham Road, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Greenholm Academy | Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 261 yd | |
| EKO 77 | 208 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| Wendy House Cafe | Paper Mill End, Birmingham | 573 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 357 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 901 yd | |
| Perry Barr Conservative Club | 67 Warren Road, Oscott | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 95 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 95 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Take Away | Flat, 160, Elmbridge Road | 324 yd | |
| Bravo Pizza | 210 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| Rangamati | Ground Floor, 509 Aldridge Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wine and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 393 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 750 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 236 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 789 yd | |
| RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Burford Road KINGSTANDING ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 240.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.