Main Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1RU 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 Main Street, Birmingham, B11 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1RX, B11 1SH, B11 1RB, B11 1SA, B11 1AG, B11 1RD, B11 1RS, B11 1SB, B11 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 1RU is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 43.9% | 45.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 56.1% | 54.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B11 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 47.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 39.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 36% | 47.1% | 11.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 31% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 1RU this area, 35.8% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 35.8% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 17% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.3% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% 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 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 37.6% | 34.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 32.0% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 0.2% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 13.8% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 10.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63.6% 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% | 63.6% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 23.6% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.7% | 63.7% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 23.5% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 30% | 5.3% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.4% | 37.2% | -32.8% |
| Christian | 10.4% | 46.2% | -35.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 78.4% | 6.5% | 71.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 169.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 48th highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 681st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Main Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-05-26 | £311,698 |
| 47 Main Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2018-02-08 | £236,769 |
| 39 Main Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-11-03 | £175,487 |
| 38 Main Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-10-27 | £312,576 |
| 45 Main Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-08-01 | £333,459 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,572 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 | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 857 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,842 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 | 568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,211 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 | 2,395 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Free schools | 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 | 329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Fursan Restaurant | 155-157 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 81 yd | |
| go freshh | 169 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 82 yd | |
| 2Joy Cafe | 135 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 90 yd | |
| Channel Restaurant and Cafe | 145A Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 90 yd | |
| Bunna Internet Cafe | 143A Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 530 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 627 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 807 yd | |
| Moseley Arms Public House | Flat Above, Moseley Arms, 104-105 Ravenhurst Street | 956 yd | |
| Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd | 119-120 Moseley Street, Birmingham | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJ'S Desserts Ltd | 159 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 51 yd | |
| Chick 'N' Buns | 154 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 92 yd | |
| Chucky's Chippy | 162 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 92 yd | |
| Moroccan Test | 121 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 181 yd | |
| Le Codfather | 10 Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 92 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 385 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 408 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 537 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 862 yd | |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.