Havelock Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1SG 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 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1RS, B8 1JB, B8 1PT, B8 1LL, B8 1SH, B8 1RB, B8 1LR, B8 1RT, B8 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 1SG is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 48.1% | 44.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 55.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 1SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 33.6% | 52.3% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 39.4% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 50.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 27.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 22.2% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 20.3% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 12.8% | 1.2% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.2% 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 | 16.2% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 56.2% | 53.8% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 51.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -72.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 58.5% | 66.9% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.2% | 28.3% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 67.2% | 9.0% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 21.5% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 4.1% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 6.5% | 46.2% | -39.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 77.6% | 6.5% | 71.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Havelock Road was 411.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 345.4% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Havelock Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 126th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £34,650 | 2003-07-21 | £83,689 |
| 19 Havelock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £23,500 | 1995-08-11 | £129,250 |
B8 1SG area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 1SG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Unemployed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,388 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 | 1,807 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 | 48 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 928 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 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,348 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 | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,576 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 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 382 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 | 912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Pizza and Grill Chicken | 32 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway | 20 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| New Lahore Kebab House Ltd | 45 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| 400 Pizza | 1A Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 150 yd | |
| Lala Gee | 38F Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 62 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 543 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 746 yd | |
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 829 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Grill and Pizza | 10 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Munchies | 4A Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Desi Roti & Karahi House | 4B Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings Limited | 22-42 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Blend It | 99 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 93 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 115 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 208 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 631 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 948 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.