Walford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1QE 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 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1QJ, B11 1QG, B11 1TY, B11 1QD, B11 2PH, B11 1QW, B11 1TJ, B11 1TX, B11 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 1QE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.7% | 47.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 37.7% | 30.1% | -7.6% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 54.9% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.6% | 35.1% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 40.9% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1QE this area, 40.3% 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 | 45.2% | 40.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 16% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.4% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.2% 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 | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 60.2% | 67% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -76.2% |
| Arab | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 58% | 62.2% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.9% | 35.4% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 29.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 62.2% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 27.1% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 3.8% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.4% | 37.2% | -35.8% |
| Christian | 4.1% | 46.2% | -42.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 90.3% | 6.5% | 83.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walford 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-05-12 | £181,153 |
| 184 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-04 | £169,339 |
| 202 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-03-04 | £213,122 |
| 204 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-07-28 | £168,071 |
| 194 Walford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2012-02-22 | £247,499 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1QE 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 | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,736 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 | 3,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,430 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 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Baker Street , Sparkhill B11 4SF | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Small Heath Waverley Road , B10 0EG | 1out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 787 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 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,358 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 | 1,317 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 73 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy C/O Concord Youth Centre , Claremont Road B11 1LF | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 18 Dixon Road , Small Heath B10 0BP | - not rated | 1,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handi Roti | 155 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Taqi's Grill | Unit A, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 453 yd | |
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 460 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 460 yd | |
| The Best UK Fried and Chicken | 208 Warwick Road, Springfield | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 480 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 35 yd | |
| Quickfry Chippy | 153 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Burrizos | Unit 20, Montgomery Street Business Centre, 272 Montgomery Street | 435 yd | |
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 460 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 150 Warwick Road, Springfield | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 791 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 819 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 844 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 896 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 40 yd | |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 601 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 931 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.