Clipston Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3HJ 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 Clipston Road, Birmingham, B8 3HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3HH, B8 3HE, B8 3HS, B8 3HF, B8 3DB, B8 3BZ, B8 3HL, B8 3DA, B8 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 3HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 49.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 28.2% | 35.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 52.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 27.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 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 3HJ this area, 42% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 42% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 23.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.7% 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% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 70.9% | 73.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 70.8% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 8.1% | 2.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -78.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 58.6% | 59.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.3% | 31.3% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 25.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 60% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 29.2% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 2.3% | -28.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.7% | 37.2% | -35.5% |
| Christian | 2.3% | 46.2% | -43.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 93.5% | 6.5% | 87.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clipston Road was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clipston Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1244th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Clipston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2025-10-31 | £228,678 |
| 64 Clipston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-28 | £178,588 |
| 24 Clipston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-04-30 | £209,379 |
| 66 Clipston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-03-04 | £214,771 |
| 64 Clipston Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-05-19 | £221,541 |
B8 3HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3HJ 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 | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Other | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | 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 | 239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 306 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,113 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 | 1,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,410 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 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 933 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 | 1,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 129 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 268 yd | |
| OODLES | 252 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 307 yd | |
| Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham | 2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 530 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 803 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 937 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 172 yd | |
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 206 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| Ali's Kebabish | 409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 218 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 866 yd | |
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 962 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,016 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,029 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 260 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 260 yd | |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.