Whitehead Road is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 6EL 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 Whitehead Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 6EN, B6 6EH, B6 6JY, B6 6ER, B6 6EP, B6 6JX, B6 6HX, B6 6LA, B6 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B6 6EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 33.5% | 43.8% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 44.7% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.8% | 45% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 6EL this area, 34.9% 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 34.9% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 22.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.5% 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 | 32.3% | 38% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 36.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 44.4% | 40.1% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 37.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -77.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 59% | 54% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 35% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 29.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 54% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 33% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 4% | -26.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.8% | 37.2% | -34.4% |
| Christian | 8.9% | 46.2% | -37.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 81.1% | 6.5% | 74.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehead Road was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehead Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 1348th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Whitehead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-11-09 | £105,307 |
| 116 Whitehead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-10-30 | £236,163 |
| 110 Whitehead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2005-08-22 | £246,197 |
| 142 Whitehead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2002-01-18 | £215,000 |
| 104 Whitehead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2000-02-04 | £162,232 |
B6 6EL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 6EL 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 | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Unemployed | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,095 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 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | 1out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | 1out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 307 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,392 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 115 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villalicious cafe | 207B Witton Road, Aston | 245 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Fire Station, Ettington Road | 273 yd | |
| Ammazan Hub | Unit 1, 284 Witton Road | 345 yd | |
| MUGHAL | Unit 1, 284 Witton Road | 345 yd | |
| Akbars Catering | 243 Witton Road, Aston | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grounds P H | Upper Grounds Hotel, Trinity Road | 234 yd | |
| The Holte Pub | Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road | 499 yd | |
| Witton Arms | Witton Arms, 458 Witton Road | 863 yd | |
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 895 yd | |
| The New Adventurers | Queens Road, Nechells | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Shack | 202 Trinity Road, Aston | 234 yd | |
| Plazzata Tawah and Grill | 200 Trinity Road, Aston | 234 yd | |
| Cake Shop Aston | 322 Witton Road, Aston | 345 yd | |
| Charlies Kebab House | 2 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 370 yd | |
| Shake House | 255 Witton Road, Aston | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haq Halal | 86 Ettington Road, Birmingham | 231 yd | |
| Al Medina Midlands | 170 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 245 yd | |
| New Medina Superstore | 229 Witton Road, Aston | 353 yd | |
| Exotic Foods | 322-328 Witton Road, Aston | 422 yd | |
| Witton Superstore | 265-269 Witton Road, Aston | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway School (Aston Campus) (Closed) Whitehead Road | 168 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Aston School Playing Pitches TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 350 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1) FREDERICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Aston Villa Fc (Villa Park) TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 813 yd | |
| Broadway School THE BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 982 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.