Esher Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 9QJ 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 Esher Road, Birmingham, B44 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 9NG, B44 9QH, B44 9QL, B44 9QE, B44 9NH, B44 9QN, B44 9QR, B73 6TF, B44 9QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B44 9QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.9% | 54% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 9QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 53.7% | 53.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 23.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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% | 47.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 26.6% | -19.7% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 17% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 77% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 91.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esher Road was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.8% higher than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Esher Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oscott and the 871st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Esher Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-02-28 | £164,768 |
| 35 Esher Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-12-21 | £187,786 |
| 47 Esher Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-14 | £167,753 |
| 36 Esher Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-13 | £171,646 |
| 15 Esher Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-07 | £244,733 |
B44 9QJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 5,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 5,260 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 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundridge Primary School Sundridge Road , Kingstanding B44 9NY | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View JMI School Frampton Way , Great Barr B43 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Singh's Pizza | 4 Cooksey Lane, Birmingham | 197 yd | |
| Boopathi's Restaurant | 84 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 547 yd | |
| Munch Brunch | 595 Kings Road, Oscott | 731 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Streetly | Chester Road North, Birmingham | 814 yd | |
| Benny's Diner | 764 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 167 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 556 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 797 Queslett Road East, Oscott | 695 yd | |
| The Crown At Kingstanding | The Royal British Legion, Lambeth Road | 703 yd | |
| Kingstanding Public House | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MelonMan | 3 Norbury Road, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| Smarts Fish Bar | 651 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 498 yd | |
| Raggys Kitchen Ltd | 834 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 521 yd | |
| Best Choice Takeaway | 87 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 547 yd | |
| Cook King Chinese Takeaway | 11 Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 498 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 736 yd | |
| S K Supermarket | 758 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Sundridge Primary School SUNDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 896 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 | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.