St Saviours Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1HQ 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 St Saviours Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1HG, B8 1NF, B8 1NQ, B8 1HH, B8 1DH, B8 1HW, B8 1HF, B8 1DP, B8 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 1HQ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 45% | 45.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 55% | 54.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B8 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 34.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 51.2% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.2% | 40.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 1HQ this area, 39.2% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 39.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 21.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 10.2% | 6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.5% 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 | 18.2% | 10.2% | -8.0% | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 56.8% | 69.1% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 66.4% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 1.9% | -9.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -78.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
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 | 60.8% | 54% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36% | 37.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 31.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 54% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 34.3% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 1.9% | -26.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1% | 37.2% | -36.2% |
| Christian | 4.8% | 46.2% | -41.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 89.5% | 6.5% | 83.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Saviours Road was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Saviours Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1160th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 St Saviours Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-07-28 | £274,728 |
| 142 St Saviours Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-05-26 | £263,921 |
| 146 St Saviours Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2005-03-07 | £89,180 |
| 142 St Saviours Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2003-12-18 | £287,249 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 1HQ 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 | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,564 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 | 1,899 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 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Alum Rock Road , Saltley B8 1JB | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | 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 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,411 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 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre 334 Bordesley Green Road , B8 1BY | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Cherrywood Centre , Burbidge Road B9 4US | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina Mosque | 150 Adderley Road, Birmingham | 363 yd | |
| Original Sajid Shahi | 123 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| The Playstation Cafe | Unit H - Section 2, Adderley Road | 408 yd | |
| Shahidera Ta Kamal Da Dera | 61 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| MAJAJAN | Unit 2A Cobham Business Centre, Bordesley Green Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 437 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 532 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 665 yd | |
| PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway | Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South | 985 yd | |
| Learn2Drift | Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Peri | 93 Arden Road, Washwood Heath | 271 yd | |
| Freshers Desserts | 1C Ellesmere Road, Birmingham | 363 yd | |
| O's Urban Deli | Unit 19, Bordesley Trading Estate | 384 yd | |
| Blend It | 99 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 409 yd | |
| Sam & Harrys | 163 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 463 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 532 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 566 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 926 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 1,072 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 | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.