Aldridge Road is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 8NS 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 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2JX, B44 8TB, B44 8TA, B44 8NY, B42 2JY, B42 2JU, B42 2JS, B44 8NT, B44 8TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B44 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 50.8% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 43.3% | 49.2% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.6% | 30.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 41.5% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 23.5% | 13.3% | -10.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 27.1% | 40.2% | 13.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.1% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
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 8NS this area, 28.2% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 28.2% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.6% | 71.1% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Other | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 93.3% | 80.7% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 80.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldridge Road was 105.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldridge Road has the 62nd highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1282nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-01-29 | £504,920 |
| Halesfield House, 909 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-04-08 | £404,015 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B44 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 5,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr Primary School Aldridge Road , B44 8NT | - not rated | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 499 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste and See Cafe | Perry Beeches Baptist Church, Beeches Road | 476 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 504 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 863 yd | |
| Beeches Gold | 174 Beeches Road, Perry Barr | 874 yd | |
| Pigsy Express | 107 Burnham Road, Birmingham | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 572 yd | |
| Old Oscott Working Mens Club | Old Scott Working Mens, 1196 Aldridge Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris'S Fish Shop | 880 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 107 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 505 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 825 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 825 yd | |
| The Golden Fish | 169 Oscott School Lane, Birmingham | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 549 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 6 Old Horns Crescent | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 409 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches | 975 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 | 87.5% |
| 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.