Netherhouse Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 9HR is located in the Oscott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Netherhouse Close, Birmingham, B44 9HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 7EN, B44 9HP, B44 9HX, B44 9HY, B44 9BB, B43 7EP, B44 9PN, B43 7EJ, B43 7NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B44 9HR, 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 | 51.8% | 52.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.6% | -0.6% | 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 9HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 32.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 40.2% | 49.2% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 29.3% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.9% | 22.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 26% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 11.4% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 72.3% | 62% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 94.3% | 86.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 86.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.9% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherhouse Close was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% higher than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Netherhouse Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Oscott and the 1449th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Netherhouse Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-10-17 | £270,803 |
| 26 Netherhouse Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-26 | £253,761 |
| 31 Netherhouse Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-12-19 | £126,959 |
| 8 Netherhouse Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-09-20 | £200,360 |
| 17 Netherhouse Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-08-30 | £142,138 |
B44 9HR 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Primary School Sundridge Road , Kingstanding B44 9NY | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) Bandywood Crescent , B44 9NA | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Drive , Great Barr B43 7NG | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pheasey Park Farm Primary School Wimperis Way , Great Barr B43 7DH | - not rated | 915 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre Wimperis Way , Great Barr B43 7DH | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon Language College Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Play Hann-made Ltd | 715 Kings Road, Kingstanding | 70 yd | |
| Brookes And Adams Ltd | Shady Lane, Birmingham | 297 yd | |
| Blue Bell Cafe | Collingwood Centre, Collingwood Drive | 490 yd | |
| Munch Brunch | 595 Kings Road, Oscott | 542 yd | |
| Boopathi's Restaurant | 84 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Birmingham | Shady Lane, Birmingham | 287 yd | |
| The Crown At Kingstanding | The Royal British Legion, Lambeth Road | 458 yd | |
| The Old Horns | 43 Queslett Road, Pheasey | 747 yd | |
| Old Oscott Working Mens Club | Old Scott Working Mens, 1196 Aldridge Road | 798 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charliee's | 514 Queslett Road, Streetly | 206 yd | |
| Evergreen Cantonese Takeaway | 524 Queslett Road, Streetly | 328 yd | |
| one stop | 3 Shady Lane, Birmingham | 393 yd | |
| Lambeth Fish Bar | 4 Lambeth Road, Birmingham | 453 yd | |
| The Golden Fish | 169 Oscott School Lane, Birmingham | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 755 yd | |
| S K Supermarket | 758 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 967 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 6 Old Horns Crescent | 1,023 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Birmingham) SHADY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 151 yd |
| Sundridge Primary School SUNDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Collingwood Centre COLLINGWOOD CENTRE COLLINGWOOD CENTRE COLLINGWOOD DRIVE | 558 yd | |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 932 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.