Leasowe Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B45 9TD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.5%	-1.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	46.7%	48.5%	1.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 9TD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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	21.9%	29.4%	7.5%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	57.7%	-4.0%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.9%	3.2%	-2.7%	9.1%	-5.9%
Widowed	8.2%	9.7%	1.5%	6.1%	3.6%

Health

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	41.4%	50.8%	9.4%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	36.5%	28%	-8.5%	33.6%	-5.6%
Fair health	16.1%	17.6%	1.5%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	4.3%	2.6%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.1%	13.3%	-7.8%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	10%	-0.9%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	17.7%	-0.3%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	8.2%	5.2%	-3.0%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	22.5%	6.1%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	26.9%	4.2%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	2.7%	4.4%	1.7%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	99%	96.7%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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%	98.4%	-0.6%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	98.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Leasowe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leasowe Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Marlbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Leasowe Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Marlbrook and the 112th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in Bromsgrove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B45 9TD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leasowe Road are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromsgrove.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Leasowe Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TD

Estimated Average Property Prices for B45 9TD

Average Price
£293,622

Semi-Detached
£300,662

Terraced
£341,240

Detached
£311,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£48,546

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leasowe Road

Average Price
£306,841

Semi-Detached
£302,422

Terraced
£327,903

Detached
£373,154

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£48,799

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leasowe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Leasowe Road, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-09-26	£295,878
34 Leasowe Road, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-06-14	£278,299
14 Leasowe Road, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-03-08	£383,003
54 Leasowe Road, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-01-20	£357,130
2 Leasowe Road, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-06-30	£336,093

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B45 9TD

Employment

B45 9TD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	14
Education	14
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB	3out of 4	1,293 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB	3out of 4	4,408 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	4,936 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rubery, Callowbrook First School Barrington Road , Rubery B45 9ET	- not rated	482 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Reaside Academy Tresco Close , Frankley B45 0HY	3out of 4	638 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Reaside Junior School Tresco Close , Frankley B45 0HY	- not rated	638 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James Catholic Primary School Leach Heath Lane , Rednal B45 9BN	- not rated	903 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James Catholic Primary School Leach Heath Lane , Rednal B45 9BN	4out of 4	903 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rubery, Gannow Middle School Gunner Lane , Rubery B45 9EY	- not rated	973 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Balaam Wood School New Street , Frankley B45 0EU	- not rated	946 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre School Road , Rubery B45 9EL	- not rated	1,026 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL	- not rated	1,026 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY	2out of 4	1,324 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW	- not rated	5,277 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW	3out of 4	5,277 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,633 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rubery Pupil Referral Unit The Bungalow , Gunner Lane B45 9EY	- not rated	973 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lickey Grange School Old Birmingham Road , B60 1NP	- not rated	3,543 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ	3out of 4	3,977 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	4out of 4	4,564 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	3out of 4	4,683 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Kitchen	147 New Road, Rubery	454 yd
The Cake Solution	169 New Road, Rubery	456 yd
Shaad Shomoy	123 New Road, Rubery	498 yd
Annie's Caribbean Kitchen	117 New Road, Rubery	501 yd
Burger On Fleek	160 New Road, Rubery	541 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rubery Social Club	141 New Road, Rubery	455 yd
The Neighbourhood	160 New Road, Rubery	541 yd
Rubery Memorial Club	64 New Road, Rubery	594 yd
The Coldstream	Arden Road, Longbridge	805 yd
Lickey Banker	Ormond Road, Birmingham	871 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	175 New Road, Rubery	454 yd
Rubery Fish Bar	161B New Road, Rubery	455 yd
Caprinos	185 New Road, Rubery	461 yd
Trimz & Tantrums Childrens Salon	141A New Road, Rubery	469 yd
American Hut Ltd	129 New Road, Rubery	492 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
GB Drinks	149 New Road, Rubery	454 yd
Co-Op	182A New Road, Rubery	541 yd
Heritage Superstore	20 Arden Road, Longbridge	805 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Reaside Playing Fields New Inns Lane	grass pitches	553 yd
St Chads Recreation Ground ST. CHADS VICARAGE 160A ST. CHADS VICARAGE 160A NEW ROAD	grass pitches	646 yd
Reaside Academy TRESCO CLOSE	grass pitches	647 yd
Balaam Wood School NEW STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	872 yd
Holywell Primary School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	942 yd
Waseley Hills High School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	1,040 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.