Dollery Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7TE is located in the Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dollery Drive, Birmingham, B5 7TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7TF, B5 7TG, B5 7TD, B5 7TJ, B5 7TL, B5 7QR, B5 7RH, B5 7RW, B5 7RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B5 7TE 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 | 44.6% | 51.5% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.5% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 B5 7TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 30.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 42% | 50.5% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around B5 7TE this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 28.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 6.7% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 28.5% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 17.7% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 16.1% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 29% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 26.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 31.2% | 24.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -56.8% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 49.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 10% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 17.1% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 49.5% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 15% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 6.8% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 3.4% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 34.8% | 6.5% | 28.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dollery Drive was 110.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dollery Drive has the 70th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1243rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 21 Century Tower Dollery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-16 | £67,407 |
| Flat 21 Century Tower Dollery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-07-18 | £90,107 |
| Flat 21 Century Tower Dollery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-09-18 | £112,333 |
B5 7TE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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 B5 7TE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School Chantry Road , Moseley B13 8DW | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,789 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Ballet School 249 Bristol Road , B5 7UH | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road Cannon Hill House , 14 Russell Road B13 8RD | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UA | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UB | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Priory Club | Edgbaston Priory Club Ltd, Sir Harrys Road | 449 yd | |
| KILN by MAC | Midlands Arts Centre, Queens Ride | 542 yd | |
| Birmingham Wildlife Conservation | Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, Pershore Road | 701 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 571 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 827 yd | |
| PI Catering Ltd | Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd, 25 Church Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd | 25 Church Road, Edgbaston | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Harrys Chippy | 7 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| Catering Kiosk | Cannon Hill Park Queens Drive And, Edgbaston Road | 877 yd | |
| Cotton Candy Buffet | Cannon Hill House, 14 Russell Road | 923 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 236 yd | |
| Asda Express Edgbaston Pershore Road | 573 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tally Ho Sports TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE PERSHORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 247-249 247-249 BRISTOL ROAD | 388 yd | |
| Edgbaston Priory Club SIR HARRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Cannon Hill Park CANNON HILL PARK | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| The Priory School SIR HARRYS ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Church Road | golf | 903 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| King Edward'S School (Eastern Road Pitches) EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.