Stratford Road is in Sparkhill, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1AB is located in the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1QZ, B11 1RB, B11 1LW, B11 1LT, B11 1SA, B11 1XH, B11 1XD, B11 1SB, B11 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 1AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.3% | 54.1% | 15.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 61.7% | 45.9% | -15.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 B11 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 44.8% | 49.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 35% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 42.2% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 16.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 B11 1AB this area, 35.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44% | 35.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 23.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.2% 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 | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 31.9% | 27.5% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 24.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 36.8% | 27.9% | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 16.9% | 7.2% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -74.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 8.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 55.6% | 49.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 15.4% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 12.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 22.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.4% 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 | 54.4% | 49.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 39.4% | 35.2% | 9.8% | 29.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 4.8% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 3.7% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.5% | 37.2% | -33.7% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 78.4% | 6.5% | 71.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 180.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stratford Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 611th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192A Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-20 | £209,519 |
| 194A Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2017-05-26 | £197,856 |
| 196 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-03-27 | £223,579 |
| 198 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2012-08-20 | £242,941 |
| 194 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2010-02-12 | £235,403 |
B11 1AB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 B11 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 91 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Other | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Unemployed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 841 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,725 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 | 735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy C/O Concord Youth Centre , Claremont Road B11 1LF | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Cafe | 191 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 69 yd | |
| go freshh | 169 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 126 yd | |
| Al Fursan Restaurant | 155-157 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 127 yd | |
| 2Joy Cafe | 135 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 250 yd | |
| Channel Restaurant and Cafe | 145A Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 552 yd | |
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 736 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 795 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 906 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJ'S Desserts Ltd | 159 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 157 yd | |
| Concord Youth Centre | Youth Centre, Claremont Road | 191 yd | |
| Chick 'N' Buns | 154 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 199 yd | |
| Chucky's Chippy | 162 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 199 yd | |
| Moroccan Test | 121 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 192 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 199 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 240 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 474 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 797 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 938 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 1,037 yd | |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 229.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.