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Mansfield Road is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 6BU 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 Mansfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B6 6BY, B6 6BA, B6 6AZ, B6 6BD, B6 6LE, B6 6BZ, B6 6BB, B6 6AU, B6 5PD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B6 6BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.7%48%0.3% 51.0% -3.0%
Male52.3%52%-0.3% 49.0% 3.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35%38.4%3.4% 37.9% 0.5%
Married: Opposite sex41.3%48.4%7.1% 44.2% 4.2%
Separated4.3%3.2%-1.1% 2.2% 1.0%
Divorced11.8%6.3%-5.5% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed7.5%3.7%-3.8% 6.1% -2.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.1%41.7%3.6% 48.4% -6.7%
Good health33.7%35.1%1.4% 33.6% 1.5%
Fair health18.9%15.6%-3.3% 12.7% 2.9%
Bad health7.1%5.1%-2.0% 4.0% 1.1%
Very bad health2.2%2.5%0.3% 1.2% 1.3%

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.

In the area around B6 6BU this area, 39.4% 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 15.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications48%39.4%-8.6% 18.2% 21.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11%17%6.0% 9.6% 7.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%6.9%-4.5% 13.4% -6.5%
Apprenticeship1.2%4.8%3.6% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.7%12.8%8.1% 16.9% -4.1%
Degree or Similar12.6%15.4%2.8% 33.8% -18.4%
Other11%3.7%-7.3% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi40%48.4%8.4% 1.1% 47.3%
Chinese1.9%1.1%-0.8% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian1.9%1.5%-0.4% 3.1% -1.6%
Pakistani12.3%11%-1.3% 2.7% 8.3%
Other Asian4.1%0.7%-3.4% 1.6% -0.9%
Black African3.8%9.2%5.4% 2.5% 6.7%
Black Caribbean15.6%7.7%-7.9% 1.0% 6.7%
Other Black3.6%1.1%-2.5% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0%-0.5% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%0.7%-0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0.3%1.5%1.2% 0.8% 0.7%
White11.8%2.2%-9.6% 81.4% -79.2%
Arab1.9%5.9%4.0% 0.6% 5.3%
Other0.8%8.4%7.6% 1.6% 6.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.2%51.8%-2.4% 83.2% -31.4%
European Union0.3%6.6%6.3% 6.1% 0.5%
Africa4.9%7.7%2.8% 2.7% 5.0%
Middle East and Asia29.3%28.8%-0.5% 5.6% 23.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean11.2%5.1%-6.1% 1.3% 3.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK53.2%51.3%-1.9% 83.2% -31.9%
10+ Years4.1%33.2%29.1% 9.8% 23.4%
5-10 Years4.4%5.4%1.0% 2.9% 2.5%
2-5 Years8.5%5.8%-2.7% 2.2% 3.6%
Less than 2 years29.9%4.3%-25.6% 1.9% 2.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.7% 76.7% -4.0%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain5.8% 0.4% 5.4%
Other EU countries5.1% 1.5% 3.6%
North Africa0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia4.7% 1.2% 3.5%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
No passport held6.2% 13.5% -7.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion0.4% 37.2% -36.8%
Christian13.1% 46.2% -33.1%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Muslim75.3% 6.5% 68.8%
Sikh0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered7.6% 6.0% 1.6%

Safety

Is Mansfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mansfield Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mansfield Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 210th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,000
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in B6 6BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mansfield Road are based on 76 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mansfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for B6 6BU

Average Price
£127,662
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£134,240
Detached
£156,059
Flats/Maisonettes
£98,973
Other
£81,901

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mansfield Road

Average Price
£181,432
Semi-Detached
£235,094
Terraced
£169,622
Detached
£183,767
Flats/Maisonettes
£100,671
Other
£83,306

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mansfield Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Rear Of, 69 Mansfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£70,0002020-07-22 £83,306
65 Mansfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002017-12-21 £125,353
77 Mansfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£78,0002017-05-24 £100,671
57 Mansfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£84,2502010-01-11 £154,485
57 Mansfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£130,0002009-02-03 £249,082
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B6 6BU

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in B6 6BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Part-Time Employee30
Retired27
Student (economically inactive)26
Full-Time Employee25
Looking after home or family24
Other16
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Self-Employed7

Employment Industry

Education17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Accommodation and food service activities10
Human health and social work activities7
Financial and insurance activities6
Manufacturing5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Administrative and support service activities3
Construction3
Other3
Information and communication2
Real estate activities2
Transport and storage1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newtown Nursery School
Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS
4out of 4 953 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Brearley Nursery School
Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ
4out of 4 1,589 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX
4out of 4 2,377 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 3,142 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Adderley Nursery School
1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN
4out of 4 3,393 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 431 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH
4out of 4 431 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Birchfield Primary School
Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ
1out of 4 469 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE
1out of 4 554 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Wheeler Street , B19 2EP
3out of 4 685 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 448 yd Free schools Not Applicable Boys More About School
Holte School
Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP
4out of 4 552 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI Aston School
Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ
4out of 4 993 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Broadway Academy
The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP
3out of 4 996 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Aston Manor Academy
Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ
4out of 4 1,282 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,255 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Jennens Road , B4 7PS
- not rated 2,749 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ
- not rated 3,261 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU
- not rated 3,725 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 5,303 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
1out of 4 1,509 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birmingham Independent College
Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU
- not rated 277 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU
- not rated 586 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Mayfield School
Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP
- not rated 685 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Newbury Independent School
Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS
- not rated 751 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Titan Aston Academy
69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA
1out of 4 1,440 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Erina Cafe39 Birchfield Road, Birmingham215 yd
Grillz Grillhouse51 Birchfield Road, Birmingham217 yd
West Midlands Fire ServiceFire Station, Ettington Road279 yd
Nafees Restaurant161-165 Birchfield Road, Birmingham440 yd
Bhazian'S Grill46 Lozells Road, Aston447 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing ClubFirst Floor, 52a Lozells Road500 yd
Upper Grounds P HUpper Grounds Hotel, Trinity Road620 yd
Barton ArmsBartons Arms, 144 High Street684 yd
Gunmakers Arms123 Gerrard Street, Birmingham778 yd
The Stork Public HouseThe Stork, 140 Heathfield Road800 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Teddylicious Desserts Aston16 Witton Road, Aston207 yd
K's Caribbean Taste35-37 Birchfield Road, Birmingham217 yd
Caspian Pizza62 Victoria Road, Aston253 yd
CW Breakfast and Lunch Ltd42 Lozells Road, Aston447 yd
Chick Inn42 Lozells Road, Aston447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cost Cutter23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham217 yd
Haq Halal86 Ettington Road, Birmingham354 yd
Fish Bazar Limited67-69 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth598 yd
Al Medina Midlands170 Bevington Road, Birmingham716 yd
New Medina Superstore229 Witton Road, Aston716 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Broadway School (Aston Campus) (Closed)
Whitehead Road
411 yd
The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre
Alma Way
438 yd
Holte School
WHEELER STREET
artificial grass pitch541 yd
King Edward Vi Aston School Playing Pitches
TRINITY ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts557 yd
Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed)
Wheeler Street
artificial grass pitch570 yd
Newtown Wellbeing Centre
NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool686 yd
King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1)
FREDERICK ROAD
health and fitness suite878 yd
Aston Tower Community Primary School
UPPER SUTTON STREET
grass pitches914 yd
Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches
ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches989 yd
Broadway School
THE BROADWAY
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite1,017 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed88.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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