Monica Road is in Small Heath, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B10 9TH 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 Monica Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B10 9TQ, B10 9TD, B10 9JB, B10 9JD, B10 9LJ, B10 9DU, B10 9LL, B10 9TB, B10 9HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B10 9TH 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 | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 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 vicinity of B10 9TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 32.8% | 34.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 52.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 51% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 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 9TH this area, 35.6% 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 | 37.9% | 35.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.1% 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 | 11.6% | 21.6% | 10.0% | 1.1% | 20.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 47% | 41.5% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 38.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 10% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 18.5% | 8.1% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -73.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 64.8% | 56.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 28.5% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 22.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 56.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 22.4% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 11% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 5.7% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.8% | 37.2% | -34.4% |
| Christian | 8.5% | 46.2% | -37.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 83.6% | 6.5% | 77.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monica Road was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Bordesley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monica Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bordesley Green and the 885th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Monica Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-10-30 | £238,209 |
| 81 Monica Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-09-28 | £211,654 |
| 103 Monica Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-03-21 | £208,104 |
| 83 Monica Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,200 | 2016-10-26 | £193,742 |
| 69 Monica Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-03-08 | £174,340 |
B10 9TH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B10 9TH 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 | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,954 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 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Primary School St Benedict's Road , B10 9DP | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road , B10 0HT | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Small Heath B10 9NY | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Primary School Redhill Road , Hay Mills B25 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School Somerville Road , Small Heath B10 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,013 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 | - not rated | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenous Grill Ltd | 694-700 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 557 yd | |
| Yaadgaar | 1028 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 587 yd | |
| Sami's Spice Limited | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 606 yd | |
| Grillz Steak House | 1018 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 606 yd | |
| Lebanese Snack | 1066 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George & Dragon, 690-692 Coventry Road | 619 yd | |
| Redhill Tavern | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acha Chinese Cuisine | 7 Heybarnes Road, Birmingham | 315 yd | |
| The Big Pizza | 786 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 385 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 784 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 406 yd | |
| Flat | 232 St Benedicts Road, Birmingham | 473 yd | |
| CHARSI DERA | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 859 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 486 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit A, Fordrough | 583 yd | |
| molassesdirect | 668-672 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 680 yd | |
| Khan Supermarket | 618-620 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 803 yd | |
| UK Supermarket | 546-550 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heybarnes Recreation Ground HEYBARNES ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Starbank School (Hob Moor Road) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Brays School Small Heath (Closed) Hob Moor Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Ark Victoria Academy TALBOT WAY | artificial grass pitch | 760 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.