The Doweries is in Rubery, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B45 9RY 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 The Doweries, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 9SA, B45 9LD, B45 9SB, B45 9RX, B45 9TR, B45 9TH, B45 9TU, B45 9TG, B45 9LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B45 9RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 57.1% | 69.9% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 16.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 5.8% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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% | 47.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 25.6% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.4% | 19.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 73.2% | 64% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 86.4% | 86.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 85.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.5% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 39.1% | 13.5% | 25.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Doweries was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Frankley Great Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 35 The Doweries, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-01-29 | £115,021 |
| 5 The Doweries, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-05 | £156,198 |
| Flat 4 35 The Doweries, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2022-08-17 | £67,955 |
| Flat 4 35 The Doweries, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2022-06-29 | £39,942 |
| 25 The Doweries, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-17 | £166,936 |
B45 9RY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B45 9RY 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 | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaside Academy Tresco Close , Frankley B45 0HY | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School New Street , Rubery B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Catholic Primary School Leach Heath Lane , Rednal B45 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School School Road , Rubery B45 9EY | 2out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Hazel Road , Rubery B45 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,471 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Solution | 169 New Road, Rubery | 568 yd | |
| The Village Kitchen | 147 New Road, Rubery | 587 yd | |
| Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox | 31 Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham | 605 yd | |
| Chiquito'S | Birmingham Great Park, Park Way | 605 yd | |
| The Rafters Cafe | Fathers Barn, Rear Of 186-210 New Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coldstream | Arden Road, Longbridge | 586 yd | |
| Rubery Social Club | 141 New Road, Rubery | 616 yd | |
| The Neighbourhood | 160 New Road, Rubery | 642 yd | |
| Rubery Memorial Club | 64 New Road, Rubery | 795 yd | |
| Lickey Banker | Ormond Road, Birmingham | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos | 185 New Road, Rubery | 552 yd | |
| Rubery Fish Bar | 161B New Road, Rubery | 575 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Arden Road, Longbridge | 586 yd | |
| Pats Fish And Chips | 2 Arden Road, Longbridge | 586 yd | |
| Greggs | 175 New Road, Rubery | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Superstore | 20 Arden Road, Longbridge | 586 yd | |
| GB Drinks | 149 New Road, Rubery | 587 yd | |
| Co-Op | 182A New Road, Rubery | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reaside Playing Fields New Inns Lane | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Reaside Academy TRESCO CLOSE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Balaam Wood School NEW STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| St Chads Recreation Ground ST. CHADS VICARAGE 160A ST. CHADS VICARAGE 160A NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham Rubery) ASHBROOK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.