Montgomery Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1DU 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 Montgomery Street, Birmingham, B11 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1EN, B11 1HH, B11 1HJ, B11 1EX, B11 1EL, B11 1HL, B11 1DT, B11 1HN, B11 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 1DU 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 1DU, 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 1DU 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 Montgomery Street was 142.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montgomery Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 870th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Montgomery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-03-03 | £620,623 |
| 60 Montgomery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £10,150,188 | 2015-03-12 | £14,519,776 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1DU 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 | 334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Primary School White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Montgomery White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | - not rated | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 687 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath School Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,715 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Academy 23-25 Grantham Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LU | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy C/O Concord Youth Centre , Claremont Road B11 1LF | - not rated | 432 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 | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blue River Academy Sara Park , 160 Herbert Road B10 0PR | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School (BIETTEC) 43-55 Whitmore Road , Small Heath B10 0NR | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.Kay's Diner | 117 Montgomery Street, Birmingham | 162 yd | |
| Taqi's Grill | Unit A, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 483 yd | |
| Handi Roti | 155 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 496 yd | |
| Al Uruba Cafe & Restaurant | 118 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 589 yd | |
| Aziz Cafe | 191 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 496 yd | |
| Bordesley Labour Club | 18 Whitmore Road, Birmingham | 666 yd | |
| Snooker Club 147 | First Floor Snooker Club, 360-366 Coventry Road | 900 yd | |
| Akkommodate Ltd | 61-63 Green Lane, Nechells | 1,016 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Youth Centre | Youth Centre, Claremont Road | 382 yd | |
| Bab Al Hara Catering | 1 Grafton Road, Sparkbrook | 451 yd | |
| Quickfry Chippy | 153 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 496 yd | |
| Burrizos | Unit 20, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 507 yd | |
| Le Codfather | 10 Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 579 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 583 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 665 yd | |
| Al Madina Souk | 407-409 Coventry Road, Nechells | 846 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Olympia Fitness Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.