Area Information for Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ

Wolseley Drive in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Ward End ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North. This page combines information for the address Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B8 2SQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Ward End
Constituency Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in Wolseley Drive, B8 2SQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In September 2025, 50 crimes were reported within half a mile of B8 2SQ - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Hodge Hill), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ:

Bromford Lane, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, B8 2SG
Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2SL
Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2SJ
Bromford Lane, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, B8 2SH
Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2QF
Bromford Lane, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, B8 2SD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B8 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found one property sale in Wolseley Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Wolseley Drive, Birmingham consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 7
Semi-Detached 85
Terraced 39
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 136
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 39
Owned with Mortgage 55
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 11
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 24
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 134

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 22
Two People 30
Three People 16
Four People 19
Five People 21
Six People 15
Seven People 8
8+ People 5
Total 136

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wolseley Drive, Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 90
Other Household 25
Total 134

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 36
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 136

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 245
Female 256
Total 501

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around B8 2SQ has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 36
5-9 58
10-14 51
15-19 33
20-24 35
25-29 29
30-34 39
35-39 44
40-44 29
45-49 22
50-54 40
55-59 22
60-64 23
65-69 17
70-74 6
75-79 7
80-84 5
85+ 3
Total 499

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B8 2SQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 129
Married 182
Separated 8
Divorced 21
Widowed 13
Total 353

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 239
Good 173
Fair 58
Bad 24
Very Bad 7
Total 501

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Wolseley Drive and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 69
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 55
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 47
No GCSEs or Equivalent 110
Other 11
Total 350

Ethnic Group Embed This

Wolseley Drive, Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 24% so. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 121
Mixed Ethnicity 21
Indian 9
Pakistani 248
Bangladeshi 28
Other Asian 29
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 12
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 23
Total 501

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 345
European Union 29
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 116
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 503

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 345
10+ Years 96
5-10 Years 24
2-5 Years 23
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 501

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B8 2SQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 54
United Kingdom 389
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 30
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 56
Christian 96
Buddhist 0
Hindu 12
Jewish 0
Muslim 302
Sikh 3
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 31
Total 500

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 88
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 47
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 42
Retired 31
Looking After Home or Family 53
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 19
Total 350

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 21
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 23
Elementary Occupations 35
Total 170

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 22
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 25
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 53
Semi-Routine Occupation 54
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 74
Full-time Student 38
Total 346

Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ is within the Hodge Hill policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In September 2025, 50 crimes were reported within half a mile of B8 2SQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 50 crimes committed near Wolseley Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Hodge Hill
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2718

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B8 2SQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B8 2SQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest railway station is Gravelly Hill, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Gravelly Hill 1.1 miles
Aston 1.6 miles
Stechford 1.6 miles
Adderley Park 1.7 miles
Erdington 1.7 miles
Duddeston 1.9 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 2.2 miles
Chester Road 2.2 miles
Lea Hall 2.6 miles
Bordesley 2.9 miles
Small Heath 3 miles
Wylde Green 3 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 3 miles
Perry Barr 3 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 3.1 miles
Birmingham New Street 3.2 miles
Tyseley 3.4 miles
Jewellery Quarter 3.5 miles
Acocks Green 3.8 miles
Water Orton 4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest is Ward End Primary School, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ward End Primary School 700 yards March 2024
    
Erdington Hall Primary School 0.6 miles May 2016
    
Leigh Primary School 0.7 miles June 2010
    
Hodge Hill Primary School 0.8 miles June 2023
    
Sladefield Infant School 0.8 miles January 2023
    
Tame Valley Academy 0.8 miles May 2014
    
Thornton Primary School 0.9 miles October 2017
    
Birches Green Primary School 1 mile  
Nansen Primary School 1 mile March 2022
    
Highfield Junior and Infant School 1 mile January 2019
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest is Hodge Hill College, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Hodge Hill College 0.6 miles May 2016
    
Hodge Hill Girls' School 0.7 miles March 2017
    
Erdington Academy 0.8 miles April 2023
    
Rockwood Academy 1 mile March 2016
    
Washwood Heath Academy (All Through) 1.1 miles March 2020
    
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 1.2 miles January 2023
    
Saltley Academy 1.4 miles February 2018
    
Blackwater Academy 1.5 miles  
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form 1.8 miles April 2022
    
Stockland Green School 1.8 miles November 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest is Pearl Medical Centre, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest is Ward End Dental Practice, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest is Ardenleigh, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ardenleigh 1 mile
Eden Unit 1.4 miles
Forward House 1.4 miles
Heartlands Hospital 1.6 miles
Endeavour Court 1.7 miles
Reservoir Court 1.7 miles
Tamarind Centre 1.9 miles
Optegra Eye Hospital Birmingham 2.6 miles
Birmingham Children's Hospital 2.8 miles
Zinnia Centre 4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wolseley Drive, Birmingham, B8 2SQ. The nearest is Boots-Birmingham - Erdington Fort, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Boots-Birmingham - Erdington Fort 0.6 miles
Vision Express (UK) Ltd 0.6 miles
T. Cox Opticians 0.7 miles
S W Optics Ltd 0.7 miles
Specs Direct (Ward End) Ltd 0.7 miles
Colin Lee Opticians 0.9 miles
Home Eye Clinic Ltd 1 mile
Mikah Opticians 1 mile
Costco 1 mile
Costco Opticians 1 mile

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.