Jennens Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 4EH is located in the Nechells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jennens Road, Birmingham, B7 4EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B4 7RE, B4 7SA, B4 7BD, B4 7EW, B7 4JD, B4 7XN, B7 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B7 4EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 B7 4EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.7% 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 | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 59.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -42.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -9.0% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94%) 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 | 63.3% | 60.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 B7 4EH this area, 1.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.4% | 71.5% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 54.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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 | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 13.5% | 5.1% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 15.9% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 43.9% | 35.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 55.7% | 70.1% | 14.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 14.8% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 70% | 14.5% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 25.8% | 5% | -20.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 17.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 40.4% | 6.0% | 34.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jennens Road was 326.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.5% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jennens Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 200th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jennens Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-01-15 | £635,294 |
| 22 Jennens Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-07-01 | £710,336 |
B7 4EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B7 4EH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 874 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 111 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 79 |
| Education | 37 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 378 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,972 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 | 310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,906 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 | 1,156 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 367 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 492 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 1,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unite the Union | 30 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 70 yd | |
| Birmingham Conservatoire | 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 227 yd | |
| Mulino Birmingham Ltd | Millennium Point, Curzon Street | 344 yd | |
| Thinktank | Millennium Point, Curzon Street | 344 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 Aston Street, Birmingham | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle & Ball Public House | Gopsal Street, Birmingham | 292 yd | |
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 333 yd | |
| The Lounge | Aston Students Union, 8 Coleshill Street | 338 yd | |
| The Sack Of Potatoes | Sack Of Potatoes, 10 Gosta Green | 351 yd | |
| Scruffy Murphys | Newton Street, Birmingham | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Jennens Court, 250 Jennens Road | 444 yd | |
| Greggs Unit 2 | 67 Aston Street, Birmingham | 465 yd | |
| Wok & Go | 66 Aston Street, Birmingham | 472 yd | |
| Bellagio | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 548 yd | |
| The Smash Den | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 483 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham | 776 yd | |
| Tesco | 27-31 Carrs Lane, Birmingham | 947 yd | |
| Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry | 82-89 Cecil Street, Birmingham | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 73 yd |
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 350 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 481 yd | |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 605 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Birmingham) 42-44 42-44 THE PRIORY QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 818 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 976 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.