Hanover Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 5ES is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanover Close, Birmingham, B6 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 5HH, B6 5ET, B6 5ER, B6 5HG, B6 5HX, B6 5HY, B6 5BB, B6 5HU, B6 5HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B6 5ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 B6 5ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 40.8% | 48% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 35.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 43.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 B6 5ES this area, 32% 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 | 38.3% | 32% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.7% 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 | 36.1% | 42.3% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 41.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -76.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 56.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 56.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 26% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 57% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 29.1% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 1.4% | -27.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 65.6% | 6.5% | 59.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Close was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Hanover Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-20 | £202,827 |
| 58 Hanover Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-06-21 | £76,601 |
| 45 Hanover Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-03-29 | £126,325 |
| 39 Hanover Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-01-23 | £140,166 |
| 24 Hanover Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2017-10-26 | £78,385 |
The percentage of student residents living in B6 5ES 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 | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 54 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green Community School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 553 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 877 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Fusion | 144 Potters Lane, Aston | 363 yd | |
| Newtown Cultural Projects | The Drum, Potters Lane | 369 yd | |
| Adian's Dining | The Drum, Potters Lane | 369 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Fire Station, Ettington Road | 441 yd | |
| Royal Patties | 32 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 359 yd | |
| Upper Grounds P H | Upper Grounds Hotel, Trinity Road | 773 yd | |
| VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club | First Floor, 52a Lozells Road | 815 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 864 yd | |
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Pizza | 62 Victoria Road, Aston | 358 yd | |
| Burger Brat | 99 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham | 360 yd | |
| Teddylicious Desserts Aston | 16 Witton Road, Aston | 462 yd | |
| K's Caribbean Taste | 35-37 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 582 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haq Halal | 86 Ettington Road, Birmingham | 382 yd | |
| Al Medina Midlands | 170 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 504 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 582 yd | |
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 590 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Broadway School (Aston Campus) (Closed) Whitehead Road | 415 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 422 yd | |
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1) FREDERICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 613 yd |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 711 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 788 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School Playing Pitches TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 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 | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.