Sampson Road North is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1BH 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 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sampson Road North, Birmingham, B11 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1BG, B11 1BY, B11 1JB, B11 1BP, B11 1JA, B11 1JD, B11 1BN, B11 1JL, B11 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 1BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 54% | 51.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 39.8% | 44.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 39.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 38.3% | 42.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 14.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 1BH this area, 30.4% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 30.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 18.3% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.7% 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 | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 34.8% | 35.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 33.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 11% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 20.7% | 14.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -66.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 63.2% | 61.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 20.9% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 61.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 23.4% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 2.6% | -25.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.7% | 37.2% | -28.5% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 61.7% | 6.5% | 55.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sampson Road North was 143.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sampson Road North has the 56th highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 879th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Sampson Road North, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-05-25 | £679,412 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1BH 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 | 81 |
| Looking after home or family | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Other | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 2,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community Primary School Arthur Street , Small Heath B10 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,807 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 | 1,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,038 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 | 2,350 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy C/O Concord Youth Centre , Claremont Road B11 1LF | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 18 Dixon Road , Small Heath B10 0BP | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Star Internet Cafe | 74 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 245 yd | |
| Sudanese Community | 53 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 261 yd | |
| Afnan Seafood | 84 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 270 yd | |
| Al Bulushi | 80 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 272 yd | |
| Al Yemen Al Saeed | 92 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Arms Public House | Flat Above, Moseley Arms, 104-105 Ravenhurst Street | 563 yd | |
| Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd | 119-120 Moseley Street, Birmingham | 653 yd | |
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 731 yd | |
| The Spotted Dog | Warwick Street, Birmingham | 762 yd | |
| The Crane | 50 Adderley Street, Birmingham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bab Al Hara Catering | 1 Grafton Road, Sparkbrook | 183 yd | |
| Rehams | 11 Henley Street, Birmingham | 194 yd | |
| Kurd UK fried Chicken | 82 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 272 yd | |
| Le Codfather | 10 Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham | 313 yd | |
| HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN | 32 Camp Hill Industrial Estate, John Kempe Way | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 511 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 823 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 888 yd | |
| Morrisons | 280 Coventry Road, Nechells | 966 yd | |
| Petrol Filling Station | W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket, 280 Coventry Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Pat Benson Boxing Academy UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ADDERLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Birmingham City Fc (St Andrews Stadium) ST. ANDREWS STADIUM ST. ANDREWS STADIUM CATTELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.