Irwin Avenue is in Rednal, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B45 8QU is located in the Rubery & Rednal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 8RQ, B45 8RJ, B45 8RG, B45 8QY, B45 8QX, B45 8RL, B45 8RA, B45 8SJ, B45 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B45 8QU has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.6% | 47% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 53% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 B45 8QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 42.7% | 44.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 35.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 50.7% | 45% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 29% | 34% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 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 | 21.6% | 17.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 25.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 88.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.4% | 91.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 92.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irwin Avenue was 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Frankley Great Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Irwin Avenue has the 36th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Frankley Great Park and the 1490th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Irwin Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-09 | £220,000 |
| 54 Irwin Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-29 | £179,395 |
| 46 Irwin Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-14 | £209,741 |
| 66 Irwin Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-30 | £223,235 |
| 44 Irwin Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-09-23 | £198,332 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 5,398 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 | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Infant School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Junior School Leybrook Road , Rednal B45 9PB | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , B45 9PB | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery, Gannow Middle School Gunner Lane , Rubery B45 9EY | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balaam Wood School New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | - not rated | 5,197 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 5,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Pupil Referral Unit The Bungalow , Gunner Lane B45 9EY | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Grange School Old Birmingham Road , B60 1NP | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taste of Italy | 23 Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 282 yd | |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall | St Stephens Vicarage, Edgewood Road | 333 yd | |
| Himalaya Restaurant | 1716 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 514 yd | |
| Rednal Cafe | 1680 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 530 yd | |
| Church Cafe | Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Road South | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Jug | Newman Way, Birmingham | 890 yd | |
| Great Park Brewers Fayre | Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham | 951 yd | |
| Old Hare & Hounds | Old Hare And Hounds, Lickey Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy | 78 Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 333 yd | |
| TIKKA MEALA | 82B Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 333 yd | |
| Me 2 You Pizza | 1720 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 514 yd | |
| The Grill Box | 1684 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 530 yd | |
| Rednal Fish Bar | 1676 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W M Morrisons | Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rednal Hill Junior School IRWIN AVENUE | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Colmers School BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Belton Road Playing Fields BELTON GROVE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Colmers Farm Junior School LEYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham Rubery) ASHBROOK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 986 yd |
| Cofton Park LOW HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.