Walford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1NR 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 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1LH, B11 1NP, B11 4AA, B11 1AA, B11 1UR, B11 1NS, B11 1QN, B11 1LY, B11 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 1NR 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 | 44.6% | 48.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 36.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 45.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1NR this area, 36.9% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 36.9% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 18.4% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 16.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.8% 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 | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 60.8% | 67% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -77.6% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 59.7% | 67.5% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.9% | 31.1% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 67.6% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 26.5% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 0.9% | -26.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.8% | 37.2% | -33.4% |
| Christian | 1.7% | 46.2% | -44.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 82.3% | 6.5% | 75.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walford Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walford Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 735th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-03-27 | £248,405 |
| 2 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1996-06-07 | £184,258 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1NR 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 | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,222 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 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 806 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,748 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 | 1,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,939 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 | 1,876 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,359 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 | 550 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yalda kebabs | 1C Walford Road, Birmingham | 80 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's Birmingham | 308-310 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 97 yd | |
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 116 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 116 yd | |
| BRRGRR Birmingham | 358-360 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 493 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 580 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGZ | 9A Walford Road, Birmingham | 59 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 300 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 107 yd | |
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 116 yd | |
| Subway | 306 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 128 yd | |
| Shake House | 17 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 331 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 348 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 411 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 502 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 540 yd | |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 687 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 81.3% |
| 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.