Abbotsford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1PB 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 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1PD, B11 1NB, B11 1PA, B11 1PQ, B11 1NY, B11 1PE, B11 1PF, B11 1PJ, B11 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 1PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B11 1PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 32.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 54.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 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 | 42.2% | 48.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 1PB this area, 47.7% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 47.7% | 12.7% | 18.2% | 29.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 6.5% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.8% 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 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 68% | 68.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 66.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -71.6% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 63.6% | 58.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 34.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 28.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 58.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 29.9% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 5.6% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.2% | 37.2% | -33.0% |
| Christian | 9.3% | 46.2% | -36.9% |
| Muslim | 83.2% | 6.5% | 76.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotsford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2015-12-08 | £165,703 |
| 43 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-05-22 | £145,059 |
| 92 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-05-08 | £162,125 |
| 98 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2010-10-11 | £215,821 |
| 86 Abbotsford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-06-21 | £201,467 |
B11 1PB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1PB 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 | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,606 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 | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,246 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 | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Montgomery White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | - not rated | 204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Small Heath Waverley Road , B10 0EG | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 3out of 4 | 1,277 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 | 1,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,151 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 | 1,382 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Fallows Road , Sparkbrook B11 1PL | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lloyds Academy 23-25 Grantham Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LU | - not rated | 479 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 | 725 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Muslim School Bisley Works , Golden Hillock Road B11 2PZ | - not rated | 876 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 | 141 yd | |
| Taqi's Grill | Unit A, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 247 yd | |
| C.Kay's Diner | 117 Montgomery Street, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 425 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 702 yd | |
| Bordesley Labour Club | 18 Whitmore Road, Birmingham | 914 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickfry Chippy | 153 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| Burrizos | Unit 20, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 244 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 338 yd | |
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 425 yd | |
| OGZ | 9A Walford Road, Birmingham | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 604 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 652 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 877 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 880 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 269 yd | |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 865 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.