Arden Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1DY is located in the Alum Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arden Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1DL, B8 1DT, B8 1DR, B8 1EE, B8 1AW, B8 1DP, B8 1DU, B8 1DG, B8 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 1DY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 54.6% | 47.7% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 52.3% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 39.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 46.4% | 9.3% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 39.6% | 50.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 31.6% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 B8 1DY this area, 30.5% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 30.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.8% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 43.5% | 46.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 43.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 3% | -8.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -71.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 59.6% | 63.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 23.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 63.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 27.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 1.9% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 13.2% | 46.2% | -33.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 75% | 6.5% | 68.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arden Road was 187.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.6% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arden Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 556th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Arden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-11-01 | £120,914 |
| 84 Arden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-03-23 | £154,397 |
| 98 Arden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2017-08-31 | £124,565 |
| 62 Arden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2017-03-24 | £148,207 |
| 60 Arden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2014-07-28 | £118,702 |
B8 1DY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% 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 B8 1DY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Unemployed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Primary School Arden Road , Saltley B8 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 66 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre 334 Bordesley Green Road , B8 1BY | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Cherrywood Centre , Burbidge Road B9 4US | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJAJAN | Unit 2A Cobham Business Centre, Bordesley Green Road | 351 yd | |
| The Playstation Cafe | Unit H - Section 2, Adderley Road | 440 yd | |
| Madina Mosque | 150 Adderley Road, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| MAJAJAN | Unit 2A, Cobham Business Centre | 536 yd | |
| Fillings The Healthier Choice | 187 Cherrywood Road, Birmingham | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway | Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South | 566 yd | |
| Learn2Drift | Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South | 566 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 593 yd | |
| Paradise Snooker Club | 98-100 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 907 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Os Urban Deli | Unit 18, Bordesley Trading Estate | 304 yd | |
| Go Peri | 93 Arden Road, Washwood Heath | 328 yd | |
| O's Urban Deli | Unit 19, Bordesley Trading Estate | 355 yd | |
| Freshers Desserts | 1C Ellesmere Road, Birmingham | 781 yd | |
| Blend It | 99 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 870 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 886 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 921 yd | |
| 24/7 Toor Super Store Limited | 137 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 952 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green Girls School BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD | 762 yd | |
| Rampage Fitness (Closed) Cherrywood Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.