Brantley Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 7DP 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 Brantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 7DN, B6 7BG, B6 7BU, B6 7DU, B6 7EA, B6 7DY, B6 7DL, B6 7BX, B6 7JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B6 7DP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 37.2% | 43.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 42.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 44.2% | 57.6% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.8% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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 7DP this area, 34.5% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 34.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 18.5% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 18.9% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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 | 10.8% | 18.7% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 28.3% | 30.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 27.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 37.9% | 22.3% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 70.3% | 59.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11.6% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 22% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 69.1% | 59.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 11.6% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 4.1% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 61.4% | 6.5% | 54.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brantley Road was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brantley Road has the 50th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 1386th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Brantley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2023-11-30 | £154,483 |
| 180 Brantley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-11-08 | £131,076 |
| 182 Brantley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-10-13 | £147,693 |
| 158 Brantley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-09-17 | £138,103 |
| 192 Brantley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-12-16 | £156,153 |
B6 7DP 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 7DP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Primary School Mallard Drive , Erdington B23 7YB | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Church Lane , Aston B6 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Primary School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,159 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 | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Cafe | 75 Electric Avenue, Perry Barr | 193 yd | |
| Debbies Diner | 74 Tame Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| My Food Box | 10 Tame Road, Birmingham | 326 yd | |
| EEF The Hub | The Hub, Nobel Way | 674 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 409 Witton Road, Aston | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Yew Tree, Brookvale Road | 418 yd | |
| Witton Arms | Witton Arms, 458 Witton Road | 690 yd | |
| Karen Ashmore Services | The New Aston Social Club, Aston Hall Road | 760 yd | |
| The Holte Pub | Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road | 858 yd | |
| The New Adventurers | Queens Road, Nechells | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerky John Caribbean takeaway | 6 Deykin Avenue, Birmingham | 356 yd | |
| Take One Sandwich Bar | 6 Deykin Avenue, Birmingham | 356 yd | |
| Jerky John | Yew Tree, Brookvale Road | 418 yd | |
| Villa Chippy | 20 Manor Road, Perry Barr | 629 yd | |
| Grandma Aida's | 419 Witton Road, Aston | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 278-299 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 749 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | Tesco Stores Ltd, 278-299 Aston Lane | 749 yd | |
| Witton Superstore | 265-269 Witton Road, Aston | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Arena (Closed) Aston Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Magnet Centre MAGNET CENTRE MAGNET CENTRE PARK APPROACH | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Aston Villa Fc (Villa Park) TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Brookvale Park PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Powerleague (Birmingham) SALFORD STADIUM SALFORD STADIUM LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,040 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 163.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.