Havelock Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1RX 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 Havelock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1RZ, B8 3QD, B8 1RU, B8 3QX, B8 1HU, B8 1RY, B8 3QU, B8 3JQ, B8 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 1RX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47% | 47.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53% | 52.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 B8 1RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 25.2% | 44.1% | 18.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 44.3% | -18.0% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 44.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1RX this area, 35.9% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 35.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 16.4% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 17.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.1% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.8% 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 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 11.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 66% | 54.5% | -11.5% | 2.7% | 51.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 12% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -79.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 63.6% | 63.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.6% | 28.2% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 22.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 63.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 26.3% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 1.7% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.7% | 37.2% | -36.5% |
| Christian | 2% | 46.2% | -44.2% |
| Muslim | 90% | 6.5% | 83.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Havelock Road was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Havelock Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 681st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-30 | £127,136 |
| 140 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-04-09 | £157,034 |
| 175 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2019-12-19 | £76,986 |
| 187 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-09-05 | £156,293 |
| 170 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2017-12-01 | £198,061 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 1RX 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 | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Other | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,837 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 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 382 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 | 451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 501 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 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,912 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 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 176 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 670 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 | 786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziryab Executive Buffet | 35-41 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 94 yd | |
| Khyber Pass Restaurant | 104 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 122 yd | |
| Bro Buns | 2A Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 138 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 177 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 172 yd | |
| Chai Green | 199 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 110 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 524 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 2 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 82 yd | |
| Highfield Fish Bar | 6 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 82 yd | |
| Highfield Fresh Naan | 8 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 82 yd | |
| Premier Takeaway | 1-3 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 94 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 158 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 519 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 528 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 386 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 529 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 | 97.9% |
| 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 | 154.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.