Herrick Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1PG 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 Herrick Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1PW, B8 1NU, B8 1PE, B8 1PP, B8 1PN, B8 1PJ, B8 1PL, B8 1PR, B8 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 1PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 41% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 42.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 49% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1PG this area, 36.1% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 36.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 19% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.9% 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 | 19.2% | 16.8% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 15.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 41.7% | 33.4% | -8.3% | 2.7% | 30.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 5.4% | -6.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 25% | 19.4% | 2.5% | 22.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -73.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 53.8% | 50.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 10% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.8% | 26.9% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 33.4% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 23.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 4.2% | -9.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 1.4% | -23.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 11.4% | 0.2% | 11.2% |
| 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 | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.3% | 37.2% | -33.9% |
| Christian | 7.9% | 46.2% | -38.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 82.2% | 6.5% | 75.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herrick Road was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herrick Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1504th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Herrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-05-14 | £117,979 |
| Flat 4 86 Herrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2018-03-29 | £87,430 |
| 70 Herrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2008-12-19 | £180,037 |
| 62 - 64 Herrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-12-17 | £474,203 |
| 68 Herrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £30,500 | 1999-11-12 | £139,036 |
B8 1PG 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 B8 1PG 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) | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Alum Rock Road , Saltley B8 1JB | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,671 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 | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,901 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 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 1,001 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 | 1,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque | 78-82 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| Supreme House | 204 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| Alum Rock Kebab House | 48A Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 339 yd | |
| Lala Gee | 38F Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 344 yd | |
| Munchlab | 228 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 336 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 465 yd | |
| Heartlands Club | 62 Aston Church Road, Nechells | 955 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 998 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mak Halal Alum Rock | 94 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 369 yd | |
| K Fish & Chips | 238 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 371 yd | |
| Blend It | 99 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 387 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings Limited | 22-42 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 402 yd | |
| Rock Grill and Pizza | 10 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 339 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 372 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 417 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 582 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 683 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.