Blythe Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 9LR 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 Blythe Grove, Birmingham, B44 9LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 9LG, B44 9LP, B44 9LB, B44 9LH, B44 9HN, B44 9JB, B44 9LQ, B44 9LJ, B44 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B44 9LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 54.7% | 53.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 28.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 50.6% | 44.3% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.9% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 22.7% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 22.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.4% | 82.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86% 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% | 86% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 86% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blythe Grove was 149.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.9% higher than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blythe Grove has the highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Oscott and the 795th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Blythe Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-05-04 | £178,787 |
| 6 Blythe Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2017-06-16 | £192,207 |
| 6 Blythe Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2012-07-25 | £204,093 |
| 6 Blythe Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-09-24 | £171,068 |
| 14 Blythe Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2009-06-19 | £135,495 |
The percentage of student residents living in B44 9LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) Bandywood Crescent , B44 9NA | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundridge Primary School Sundridge Road , Kingstanding B44 9NY | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9AG | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9AG | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Infant and Nursery School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,446 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 | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,907 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Brunch | 595 Kings Road, Oscott | 101 yd | |
| Brookes And Adams Ltd | Shady Lane, Birmingham | 320 yd | |
| Boopathi's Restaurant | 84 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Just Play Hann-made Ltd | 715 Kings Road, Kingstanding | 485 yd | |
| Benny's Diner | 764 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 322 yd | |
| The Crown At Kingstanding | The Royal British Legion, Lambeth Road | 423 yd | |
| Kingstanding Public House | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 496 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 502 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Birmingham | Shady Lane, Birmingham | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| one stop | 3 Shady Lane, Birmingham | 167 yd | |
| Best Choice Takeaway | 87 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Lambeth Fish Bar | 4 Lambeth Road, Birmingham | 383 yd | |
| Cook King Chinese Takeaway | 11 Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 392 yd | |
| Circle Fish Bar | 9 Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S K Supermarket | 758 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 499 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 502 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 739 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 | 528 yd |
| Sundridge Primary School SUNDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| 610 Community Centre KINGSTANDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 963 yd |
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Collingwood Centre COLLINGWOOD CENTRE COLLINGWOOD CENTRE COLLINGWOOD DRIVE | 1,083 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.