Bankes Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B10 9PJ is located in the Small Heath 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 Bankes Road, Birmingham, B10 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B10 9PL, B10 9NB, B10 9PE, B10 9ND, B10 9AY, B10 9PD, B10 9PH, B10 9NA, B10 9PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B10 9PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.8% | 47.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 29.8% | 37.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 45.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41% | 54.6% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 26.4% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 B10 9PJ this area, 36.3% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 36.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 18.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 17.5% | 3.5% | -14.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.5% 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 | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 9.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 45.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 4.5% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -76.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
In this area, just 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.3% | 49% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41% | 30.5% | -10.5% | 5.6% | 24.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45% | 48.9% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 36.6% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 26.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.8% | 3.1% | -33.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 5.5% | 46.2% | -40.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 82.6% | 6.5% | 76.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankes Road was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Bordesley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankes Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bordesley Green and the 781st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-21 | £209,741 |
| 210 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-10-28 | £190,762 |
| 198 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,250 | 2021-07-14 | £132,632 |
| 248 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-30 | £153,333 |
| 204 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2017-07-31 | £188,229 |
The percentage of student residents living in B10 9PJ 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 | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Other | 33 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Small Heath B10 9NY | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Marlborough Road , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Primary School Marchmont Road , B9 5XX | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Green Lane , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Green Lane , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath School Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamd House School 73 Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Hospital School Yardley Green Unit , Yardley Green Road B9 5PX | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Cherrywood Centre , Burbidge Road B9 4US | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 1,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Landz Ltd | 11 Hob Moor Road, Bordesley Green | 161 yd | |
| CITA RASA | 72A Hob Moor Road, Birmingham | 179 yd | |
| Al- Assala Moroccan Restaurant | 537 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 213 yd | |
| Avenue Kebab House | 525 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 221 yd | |
| Corner Joy | 558 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Social Club | 96 Grange Road, Bordesley Green | 913 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George & Dragon, 690-692 Coventry Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| mimi flavours | 72A Hob Moor Road, Small Heath | 179 yd | |
| Shah Sweets | 529 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 221 yd | |
| Flat | 232 St Benedicts Road, Birmingham | 260 yd | |
| Food Corner | 524 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 283 yd | |
| Popeyes Fried Chicken | 465 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Supermarket | 546-550 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 267 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 494-504 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 333 yd | |
| Akasaja Local Shop and Limited | 437-441 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 546 yd | |
| Asda | Rear Of, 371 Bordesley Green | 645 yd | |
| A M Mohammedi Stores | 336 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Starbank School (Hob Moor Road) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Brays School Small Heath (Closed) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Waverley School YARDLEY GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Heybarnes Recreation Ground HEYBARNES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.