Anthony Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3AJ 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 Anthony Road, Birmingham, B8 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3AD, B8 3SR, B8 3AL, B8 3AB, B8 3BQ, B8 3BP, B8 3AA, B8 3AY, B8 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 3AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 49.8% | 52.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B8 3AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 35% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 54% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 41.1% | 58.3% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 26.7% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3AJ this area, 37.4% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 37.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 21.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 13.9% | 5.9% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.2% 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 | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 62.2% | 72.8% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 70.1% |
| Other Asian | 12.6% | 5.1% | -7.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -78.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 54.4% | 56.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.5% | 30.9% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 56.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 29.8% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 3.5% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 3.7% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.1% | 37.2% | -36.1% |
| Christian | 4.8% | 46.2% | -41.4% |
| Muslim | 89.2% | 6.5% | 82.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anthony Road was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anthony Road has the 51st highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1516th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Anthony Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2014-07-18 | £177,604 |
| 145 Anthony Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2009-06-30 | £217,374 |
| 149 Anthony Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2008-01-25 | £214,827 |
| 157 Anthony Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2006-07-07 | £223,183 |
| 161 Anthony Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-12-15 | £171,323 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3AJ 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 | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,074 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 | 2,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 2,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham | 2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham | 263 yd | |
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 313 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 325 yd | |
| Pepe'S Piri Piri | 254-256 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 337 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 486 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 305 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 328 yd | |
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 332 yd | |
| Ali's Kebabish | 409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 351 yd | |
| Spicy Corner | 241 Pretoria Road, Birmingham | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 917 yd | |
| Akasaja Local Shop and Limited | 437-441 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 961 yd | |
| Asda | Rear Of, 371 Bordesley Green | 978 yd | |
| Lidl | Adjacent 286, Bordesley Green | 1,046 yd | |
| Asda | 271 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 604 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 670 yd | |
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 949 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.