St Johns Wood is in Rednal, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B45 8DL is located in the Rubery & Rednal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Wood, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 8DP, B45 8DT, B45 8UU, B45 8DS, B45 8DR, B45 8UT, B45 8DU, B45 9XZ, B45 8UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B45 8DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B45 8DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 19.7% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 62.1% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 32% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 25.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 26.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 23.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 94% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.8% | 91.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Wood was 150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Frankley Great Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Johns Wood has the 21st highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Frankley Great Park and the 822nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Johns Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-01-25 | £694,152 |
| 4 St Johns Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-10-12 | £754,995 |
| 3 St Johns Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-04-19 | £717,045 |
| 2 St Johns Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2004-03-26 | £762,131 |
| 7 St Johns Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2001-02-01 | £837,031 |
B45 8DL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B45 8DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rednal Hill Junior School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Infant School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Catholic Primary School Leach Heath Lane , Rednal B45 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Hazel Road , Rubery B45 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 4,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 5,045 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Joe Jim`s Kitchen | 444 Lickey Road, Cofton Hackett | 146 yd | |
| Lai ling Restaurant | Lailing Cantonese Restaurant, 429 Lickey Road | 248 yd | |
| Lickey Kitchen | Unit 6A, Hillside Court | 303 yd | |
| The Taste of Italy | 23 Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 665 yd | |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall | St Stephens Vicarage, Edgewood Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hare & Hounds | Old Hare And Hounds, Lickey Road | 216 yd | |
| Rednal Social Club | Barnt Green Road, Cofton Hackett | 526 yd | |
| The Duck Pond Cafe | Old Rose And Crown Hotel, Rose Hill | 571 yd | |
| The Old Rose & Crown Hotel | Rose Hill, Lickey | 571 yd | |
| Toby Jug | Newman Way, Birmingham | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lickey Hill Fish Bar | 460 Lickey Road, Cofton Hackett | 181 yd | |
| Bua Thai Food | 462 Lickey Road, Cofton Hackett | 216 yd | |
| Little Italy | 78 Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 732 yd | |
| TIKKA MEALA | 82B Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lickey Hills Golf Course ROSE HILL | golf | 529 yd |
| Rednal Hill Junior School IRWIN AVENUE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Cofton Park LOW HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.