Cradock Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1RY 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 Cradock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1RZ, B8 1NS, B8 1NT, B8 3QU, B8 1RU, B8 1PP, B8 1RX, B8 3QE, B8 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 1RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.8% | 35.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 50.8% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 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 1RY this area, 44.9% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 44.9% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 26.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 13.4% | 1.5% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.9% 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 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 69.7% | 62.1% | -7.6% | 2.7% | 59.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -76.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 52.4% | 52.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44.4% | 36% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 52.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 25.9% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 5.9% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.6% | 37.2% | -33.6% |
| Christian | 7% | 46.2% | -39.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 81.8% | 6.5% | 75.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cradock Road was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cradock Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1203rd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Cradock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-04-03 | £159,789 |
| 64 Cradock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2017-04-13 | £161,204 |
| 18 Cradock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-12-16 | £154,210 |
| 4 Cradock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2006-04-11 | £195,604 |
| 28 Cradock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2006-02-27 | £179,342 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 1RY 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) | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,790 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 | 281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 303 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 | 394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 526 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 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,718 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 | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,921 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 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Community school | 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 | 81 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 796 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 | 892 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 | 216 yd | |
| Khyber Pass Restaurant | 104 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 228 yd | |
| Original Sajid Shahi | 123 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 264 yd | |
| Bro Buns | 2A Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 269 yd | |
| Alum Rock Kebab House | 48A Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 242 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 445 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 2 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 214 yd | |
| Highfield Fish Bar | 6 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 214 yd | |
| Highfield Fresh Naan | 8 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 214 yd | |
| Premier Takeaway | 1-3 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 216 yd | |
| Mushtaq Sweet Centre | 102 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 283 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 475 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 476 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 419 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 547 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 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.