Grace Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1ED 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 Grace Road, Birmingham, B11 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1NA, B11 1EH, B11 1NB, B11 1EQ, B11 1PA, B11 1NX, B11 1HN, B11 1EL, B11 1NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 1ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.4% | 28.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 50% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 45.4% | 41.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 35.5% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 1ED this area, 38.7% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 38.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 20.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.2% 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 | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 14.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 44.5% | 49.1% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 46.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -78.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 52.8% | 54.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.3% | 34.1% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 28.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 54.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 33.2% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 1.3% | -8.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 4.9% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.9% | 37.2% | -36.3% |
| Christian | 10.2% | 46.2% | -36.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 80.5% | 6.5% | 74.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grace Road was 143.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% higher than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grace Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 882nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Grace Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-04-21 | £144,342 |
| 27 Grace Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2010-11-16 | £118,150 |
| 37 Grace Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2010-10-22 | £117,303 |
| 25 Grace Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-07-27 | £205,328 |
| 19 Grace Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2006-03-23 | £181,922 |
B11 1ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1ED 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 | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 84 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,345 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 | 2,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Small Heath Waverley Road , B10 0EG | 1out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,891 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 | 1,622 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,909 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 | 451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 18 Dixon Road , Small Heath B10 0BP | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handi Roti | 155 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| C.Kay's Diner | 117 Montgomery Street, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| Taqi's Grill | Unit A, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 279 yd | |
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 473 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 838 yd | |
| Bordesley Labour Club | 18 Whitmore Road, Birmingham | 844 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickfry Chippy | 153 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| Burrizos | Unit 20, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 291 yd | |
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 473 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 511 yd | |
| OGZ | 9A Walford Road, Birmingham | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 498 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 561 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 723 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 863 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 1,035 yd |
| Olympia Fitness Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.