Aldridge Road is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 8NQ 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 Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 8RA, B44 8HX, B44 8NJ, B44 8NG, B44 8JA, B44 8RE, B44 8RB, B44 8HY, B44 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B44 8NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.5% | 52.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 40.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 46.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 18% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 20.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 12.5% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 11.5% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.2% | 72.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 91.1% | 82.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 81.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldridge Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldridge Road has the 89th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1322nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 638 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-01-06 | £247,467 |
| 644 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2011-11-25 | £66,098 |
| 644 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2003-04-17 | £72,545 |
| 644 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £26,500 | 2001-10-04 | £94,629 |
| 644 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2001-01-19 | £77,149 |
B44 8NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,588 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 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 870 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 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,186 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 | 5,355 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 | 870 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,029 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 | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,237 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 | 92 yd | |
| Greenholm Academy | Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 349 yd | |
| EKO 77 | 208 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 484 yd | |
| Wendy House Cafe | Paper Mill End, Birmingham | 626 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 264 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 2 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 2 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Take Away | Flat, 160, Elmbridge Road | 412 yd | |
| Bravo Pizza | 210 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 483 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wine and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 481 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 236 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 807 yd | |
| RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Burford Road KINGSTANDING ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,029 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.