Gilpin Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 2RN is located in the Bromford & Hodge Hill 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 Gilpin Close, Birmingham, B8 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 2RL, B36 8HH, B8 2RJ, B8 2RR, B36 8HD, B8 2RP, B8 2RH, B8 2RG, B36 8HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 2RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 44.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 2% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 44.7% | 44% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 26% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 12.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 19.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 16.1% | 9.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 16.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 15.8% | 2.8% | -13.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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 | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 33.8% | 46.3% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 43.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 45.1% | 26.1% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 75.4% | 63.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 21.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 62.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.3% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.3% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Muslim | 53.1% | 6.5% | 46.6% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilpin Close was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilpin Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 746th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Gilpin Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-30 | £210,624 |
| 38 Gilpin Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-06-07 | £192,152 |
| 44 Gilpin Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-09-05 | £206,124 |
| 12 Gilpin Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-07-25 | £57,860 |
| 34 Gilpin Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2015-10-16 | £190,153 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 2RN 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,103 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 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Primary School Ingleton Road , B8 2RA | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromford Infant School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8JH | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromford Junior School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8JH | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | 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 | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 1,908 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 | 3,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 590 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,318 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 | 402 yd | |
| Elements Desserts | 4 Farnhurst Road, Birmingham | 552 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Cafe, Tesco Stores | 664 yd | |
| Greggs | U18B Fox and Goose Shopping Centre, Washwood Heath Road | 674 yd | |
| Bakeville | 18 Fox And Goose Shopping Centre, Washwood Heath Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End Social Club | 10 St Margarets Road, Birmingham | 407 yd | |
| Barley Mow | Barley Mow Inn, 117 St Margarets Road | 751 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 828 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough and Bun | 334 Bromford Lane, Hodge Hill | 573 yd | |
| Classical Fry | 92 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham | 644 yd | |
| Lucky Rainbow | Unit 7, Fox And Goose Shopping Centre | 712 yd | |
| Superios Chicken | 3 Coleshill Road, Hodge Hill | 735 yd | |
| Subway | 884 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Hodgehill Primary School TWYCROSS GROVE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Brockhurst Road Playing Field COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Beaufort Park) COLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Firs And Bromford Sports & Wellbeing Hub Cameronian Croft | 980 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 | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.