St Margarets Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 2BS is located in the Ward End 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 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 2BW, B8 2BP, B8 2RA, B8 2QZ, B8 2QY, B8 2QS, B8 2BN, B8 2BT, B8 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 2BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 53.6% | 53.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 55.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 27.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 15.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 21.7% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 32.3% | 49.8% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 47.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 41.4% | 20.5% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 75.6% | 68.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 68.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 22.1% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3.2% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.9% | 37.2% | -27.3% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Muslim | 68.5% | 6.5% | 62.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bromford & Hodge Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-11-25 | £205,406 |
| 104 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-05-10 | £187,575 |
| 122 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-11-23 | £206,297 |
| 140 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-11-08 | £177,644 |
| 110 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-09-26 | £175,521 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 2BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End Primary School Ingleton Road , B8 2RA | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sladefield Infant School Bamville Road , Ward End B8 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 451 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come Dine With Us | 420 Bromford Lane, Hodge Hill | 181 yd | |
| Elements Desserts | 4 Farnhurst Road, Birmingham | 426 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Ward End Fire Station, Washwood Heath Road | 611 yd | |
| Kundun | 648-650 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 661 yd | |
| Madina Roti and Curry | 688 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | Barley Mow Inn, 117 St Margarets Road | 412 yd | |
| Ward End Social Club | 10 St Margarets Road, Birmingham | 450 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 611 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Fry | 92 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham | 163 yd | |
| Dough and Bun | 334 Bromford Lane, Hodge Hill | 433 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 624 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 648 yd | |
| Kurdish | 614 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 648 yd | |
| Liido Mandi | 684 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 701 yd | |
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Beaufort Park) COLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 158 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.