Jersey Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1LP 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 Jersey Road, Birmingham, B8 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1LT, B8 1HJ, B8 1LU, B8 1LW, B8 1HN, B8 1HL, B8 1LS, B8 1LN, B8 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 1LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 47.5% | 52.8% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.2% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 24.7% | 33.9% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 50.6% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 52.5% | 50.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 1LP this area, 36% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 36% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 22.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4% 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 | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 68% | 50.2% | -17.8% | 2.7% | 47.5% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -77.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 54.7% | 50.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.6% | 39.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 50.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 28.7% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 12.2% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.7% | 5.9% | -25.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 5.9% | 46.2% | -40.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 85.8% | 6.5% | 79.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jersey Road was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jersey Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1170th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jersey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-08-13 | £160,135 |
| 14 Jersey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-05-24 | £159,580 |
| 24 Jersey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-02-17 | £148,918 |
| 26 Jersey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2015-01-29 | £144,326 |
| 14 Jersey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2009-12-18 | £148,278 |
B8 1LP 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 B8 1LP 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 | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,333 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 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Alum Rock Road , Saltley B8 1JB | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Primary School Arden Road , Saltley B8 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | - not rated | 845 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 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,322 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 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,677 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 | 181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre 334 Bordesley Green Road , B8 1BY | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 706 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 | 200 yd | |
| New Lahore Kebab House Ltd | 45 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 275 yd | |
| Shahidera Ta Kamal Da Dera | 61 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 297 yd | |
| The Playstation Cafe | Unit H - Section 2, Adderley Road | 319 yd | |
| Lahore Pizza and Grill Chicken | 32 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 437 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 587 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 704 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 772 yd | |
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Grill and Pizza | 10 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 320 yd | |
| Munchies | 4A Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 320 yd | |
| Desi Roti & Karahi House | 4B Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 320 yd | |
| Blend It | 99 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 341 yd | |
| Freshers Desserts | 1C Ellesmere Road, Birmingham | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 291 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 325 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 337 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 829 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 973 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 | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.