Abbotsford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1NU 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 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1LZ, B11 1LY, B11 1NS, B11 1NQ, B11 1PY, B11 1NX, B11 1LJ, B11 1NY, B11 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 1NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 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 | 40.7% | 44.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 1NU this area, 39.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 39.9% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 21.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 16% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 4.1% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.2% 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 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 71.6% | 70.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 67.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -79.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 57% | 63.7% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.5% | 32.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 26.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 63.9% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 27.8% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 1.8% | -26.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 4.2% | 46.2% | -42.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 83.3% | 6.5% | 76.8% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotsford Road was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbotsford Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 1139th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 1 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2022-03-09 | £311,449 |
| 11 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £83,700 | 2021-06-14 | £94,917 |
| 18 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-22 | £258,205 |
| 31 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-27 | £237,251 |
| 9 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-01-27 | £227,975 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1NU 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,274 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 | 2,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,360 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 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 405 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 | 475 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 998 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,607 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 | 1,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,917 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 | 1,741 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,146 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 | 453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,059 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 | 1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 233 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 233 yd | |
| Yalda kebabs | 1C Walford Road, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's Birmingham | 308-310 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 304 yd | |
| BRRGRR Birmingham | 358-360 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 399 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 666 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 233 yd | |
| OGZ | 9A Walford Road, Birmingham | 267 yd | |
| Subway | 306 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 287 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 300 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 290 yd | |
| Shake House | 17 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 357 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 392 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 633 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 656 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 889 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 1,063 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 | 116.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.