Selston Road is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 5HY 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 Selston Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 5HU, B6 5HZ, B6 5EP, B6 5ER, B6 5HX, B6 5ES, B6 5HT, B19 2JP, B6 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B6 5HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 53.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.5% | 41.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 48.4% | 42.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.7% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17.7% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5HY this area, 39% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 39% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.9% 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 | 34.6% | 30.9% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 29.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 20.2% | 22.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 19.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 21% | 12.3% | -8.7% | 1.0% | 11.3% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -72.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 57.3% | 59.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 23.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.7% | 6.7% | -6.0% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 59.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 32.7% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.8% | 2.5% | -28.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 65.1% | 6.5% | 58.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selston Road was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selston Road has the 78th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 1147th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Selston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-10 | £154,290 |
| 45 Selston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 1999-06-02 | £279,984 |
B6 5HY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 B6 5HY 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 | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,381 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 | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Wheeler Street , B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 397 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,770 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 | 1out of 4 | 961 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 500 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 926 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 207 yd | |
| Newtown Cultural Projects | The Drum, Potters Lane | 215 yd | |
| Adian's Dining | The Drum, Potters Lane | 215 yd | |
| Royal Patties | 32 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 406 yd | |
| Pro Burgers | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 193 yd | |
| VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club | First Floor, 52a Lozells Road | 722 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 123 Gerrard Street, Birmingham | 837 yd | |
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 846 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Pizza | 62 Victoria Road, Aston | 326 yd | |
| Teddylicious Desserts Aston | 16 Witton Road, Aston | 423 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Greggs | 33 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 434 yd | |
| Burger Brat | 99 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 434 yd | |
| Haq Halal | 86 Ettington Road, Birmingham | 505 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 537 yd | |
| Al Medina Midlands | 170 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 301 yd | |
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 479 yd |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Broadway School (Aston Campus) (Closed) Whitehead Road | 551 yd | |
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 583 yd |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 625 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1) FREDERICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School Playing Pitches TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 957 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.