Himley Grove is in Rednal, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B45 8TA 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 Himley Grove, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 8EP, B45 8SY, B45 8SX, B45 8SS, B45 8EB, B45 8ST, B45 8SP, B45 8SG, B45 8EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B45 8TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 38.5% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 99.3% | 96.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Himley Grove was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Frankley Great Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Himley Grove has the 17th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Frankley Great Park and the 839th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Himley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-11-03 | £213,251 |
| 8 Himley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-09 | £199,322 |
| 26 Himley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-04-30 | £193,171 |
| 16 Himley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-10-18 | £256,535 |
| 28 Himley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-06-28 | £215,720 |
B45 8TA 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 5,279 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 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Infant School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Catholic Primary School Leach Heath Lane , Rednal B45 9BN | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Hazel Road , Rubery B45 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 4,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall | St Stephens Vicarage, Edgewood Road | 183 yd | |
| The Taste of Italy | 23 Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 384 yd | |
| Lai ling Restaurant | Lailing Cantonese Restaurant, 429 Lickey Road | 601 yd | |
| Joe Joe Jim`s Kitchen | 444 Lickey Road, Cofton Hackett | 657 yd | |
| Lickey Kitchen | Unit 6A, Hillside Court | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Jug | Newman Way, Birmingham | 465 yd | |
| Hawthorn Social Club | Rednal Hill Lane, Rubery | 714 yd | |
| Old Hare & Hounds | Old Hare And Hounds, Lickey Road | 777 yd | |
| The Neighbourhood | 160 New Road, Rubery | 1,033 yd | |
| Great Park Brewers Fayre | Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy | 78 Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 183 yd | |
| TIKKA MEALA | 82B Edgewood Road, Longbridge | 183 yd | |
| Lickey Hill Fish Bar | 460 Lickey Road, Cofton Hackett | 720 yd | |
| Bua Thai Food | 462 Lickey Road, Cofton Hackett | 777 yd | |
| Famous Cooking | 2006 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W M Morrisons | Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 883 yd | |
| Co-Op | 182A New Road, Rubery | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rednal Hill Junior School IRWIN AVENUE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Colmers School BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Colmers Farm Junior School LEYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| St Chads Recreation Ground ST. CHADS VICARAGE 160A ST. CHADS VICARAGE 160A NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Belton Road Playing Fields BELTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Lickey Hills Golf Course ROSE HILL | golf | 1,061 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.