Tame Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 7DJ is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tame Road, Birmingham, B6 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 7DT, B6 7DH, B6 7DR, B6 7DX, B6 7DS, B6 7DL, B6 7BE, B6 7BY, B6 7JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B6 7DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.2% | 52.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 40.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 47.3% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 45.4% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 39.7% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7DJ this area, 33.7% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 33.7% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17% 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 | 12.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 27.6% | 23.8% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 21.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 5% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 30.7% | 17% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -64.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 67.7% | 54.2% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 18.6% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 54.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 13.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 6.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 54.6% | 6.5% | 48.1% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tame Road was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tame Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 1114th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Tame Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-02 | £132,221 |
| 42 Tame Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2023-04-24 | £123,324 |
| 42 Tame Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-03-08 | £125,196 |
| 60 Tame Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-04-20 | £124,899 |
| 58 Tame Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-25 | £148,992 |
B6 7DJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 7DJ 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 | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU | 1out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Church Lane , Aston B6 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,923 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 | 3,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,424 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 | 2,170 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneers Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbies Diner | 74 Tame Road, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| My Food Box | 10 Tame Road, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Electric Cafe | 75 Electric Avenue, Perry Barr | 397 yd | |
| EEF The Hub | The Hub, Nobel Way | 408 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 409 Witton Road, Aston | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Yew Tree, Brookvale Road | 362 yd | |
| Witton Arms | Witton Arms, 458 Witton Road | 413 yd | |
| The Holte Pub | Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road | 647 yd | |
| Karen Ashmore Services | The New Aston Social Club, Aston Hall Road | 786 yd | |
| The New Adventurers | Queens Road, Nechells | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerky John Caribbean takeaway | 6 Deykin Avenue, Birmingham | 173 yd | |
| Take One Sandwich Bar | 6 Deykin Avenue, Birmingham | 173 yd | |
| Villa Chippy | 20 Manor Road, Perry Barr | 357 yd | |
| Jerky John | Yew Tree, Brookvale Road | 362 yd | |
| Grandma Aida's | 419 Witton Road, Aston | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 278-299 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 472 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | Tesco Stores Ltd, 278-299 Aston Lane | 472 yd | |
| Witton Superstore | 265-269 Witton Road, Aston | 817 yd | |
| Exotic Foods | 322-328 Witton Road, Aston | 849 yd | |
| New Medina Superstore | 229 Witton Road, Aston | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa Fc (Villa Park) TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Aston Arena (Closed) Aston Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Magnet Centre MAGNET CENTRE MAGNET CENTRE PARK APPROACH | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.