Bankes Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B10 9PS 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 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B10 9PW, B10 9PT, B10 9PA, B10 9PX, B10 9NR, B10 9PZ, B10 9LZ, B10 9PG, B10 9PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B10 9PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B10 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 45.8% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 45.8% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 43% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9PS this area, 32.9% 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 32.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 20.5% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 19.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 4.4% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.5% 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 | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 65.5% | 66% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 63.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -77.9% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 53% | 65.3% | 12.3% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.3% | 26.2% | -8.1% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 65.3% | 12.5% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 25.7% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 3.2% | -27.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.2% | 37.2% | -36.0% |
| Christian | 3.5% | 46.2% | -42.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 87.2% | 6.5% | 80.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankes Road was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Bordesley & Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankes Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bordesley & Highgate and the 1379th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-18 | £199,461 |
| 86 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-02-27 | £248,686 |
| 108 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-03-31 | £159,112 |
| 90 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-06-26 | £198,835 |
| 120 Bankes Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-02-17 | £208,047 |
The percentage of student residents living in B10 9PS 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 | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,513 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 | 2,569 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 | 197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Marlborough Road , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Green Lane , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Green Lane , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School Somerville Road , Small Heath B10 9EN | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath School Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | - not rated | 819 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Free schools | 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 | 610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,379 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 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community 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 | 573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Cherrywood Centre , Burbidge Road B9 4US | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School of Accountancy 25 Whitmore Road , Small Heath B10 0NR | - not rated | 1,258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaad Catering and Events | Unit 26, Green Lane Industrial Estate | 275 yd | |
| Avenue Kebab House | 525 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 374 yd | |
| Corner Joy | 558 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 414 yd | |
| Al- Assala Moroccan Restaurant | 537 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 416 yd | |
| Pizza Landz Ltd | 11 Hob Moor Road, Bordesley Green | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Social Club | 96 Grange Road, Bordesley Green | 526 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George & Dragon, 690-692 Coventry Road | 786 yd | |
| Paradise Snooker Club | 98-100 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Corner | 524 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 333 yd | |
| Balals | 354 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 344 yd | |
| Flat | 232 St Benedicts Road, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Shah Sweets | 529 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 374 yd | |
| Family Pizza | 292 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Supermarket | 494-504 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 281 yd | |
| UK Supermarket | 546-550 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 363 yd | |
| A M Mohammedi Stores | 336 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 410 yd | |
| Asda | Rear Of, 371 Bordesley Green | 564 yd | |
| Asda | 271 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Starbank School (Hob Moor Road) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Small Heath Leisure Centre SMALL HEATH LEISURE CENTRE SMALL HEATH LEISURE CENTRE MUNTZ STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Rampage Fitness (Closed) Cherrywood Road | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Brays School Small Heath (Closed) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Bordesley Green Girls School BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| Olympia Fitness Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.