Harts Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3JZ 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 Harts Road, Birmingham, B8 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3QL, B8 3QJ, B8 3JT, B8 3QN, B8 3LA, B8 3JR, B8 3JS, B8 3JY, B8 3QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 3JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.2% | 37.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 34.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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 3JZ this area, 33.8% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 33.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 22.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 11% | 3.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.7% 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 | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 58.1% | 63.3% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 60.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5% | 0.2% | -4.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -70.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 63.2% | 60.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.9% | 23% | -7.9% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 60.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 22.7% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 3% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.8% | 37.2% | -34.4% |
| Christian | 19.9% | 46.2% | -26.3% |
| Muslim | 69.8% | 6.5% | 63.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harts Road was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harts Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1456th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Harts Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-04-03 | £210,714 |
| 67 Harts Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2024-02-29 | £190,884 |
| 66 Harts Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-07 | £140,997 |
| 101 Harts Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-08-15 | £171,444 |
| 99 Harts Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-10-26 | £157,183 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3JZ 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 | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,248 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 | 207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Junior Infant and Nursery School Leigh Road , Washwood Heath B8 2YH | - not rated | 590 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 | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,488 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 | 1,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,414 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 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 1,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OODLES | 252 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 507 yd | |
| Ziryab Executive Buffet | 35-41 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 508 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 510 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 521 yd | |
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 575 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 812 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 895 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latif's Grill & Pizza | 109 Glenpark Road, Birmingham | 99 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 475 yd | |
| Premier Takeaway | 1-3 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 508 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 519 yd | |
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 617 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 776 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 952 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 957 yd | |
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 192 yd | |
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 238 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.