Priestley Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1RW 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 Priestley Road, Birmingham, B11 1RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1RN, B11 1RL, B11 1SH, B11 1RD, B11 1RS, B11 1RH, B11 1SD, B11 1SG, B11 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 1RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 40.1% | 43.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 38.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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% | 47.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 27.6% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 21.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.5% 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% | 8% | -2.3% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 30.3% | 30.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 27.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -72.9% |
| Arab | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 10.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 61.3% | 53.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 25.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 53.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 30.5% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 3.7% | -26.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 18.3% | 46.2% | -27.9% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 67.5% | 6.5% | 61.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priestley Road was 137.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priestley Road has the 55th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 907th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Priestley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-17 | £222,534 |
| 24 Priestley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-24 | £229,526 |
| 14 Priestley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-05-07 | £192,818 |
| 20 Priestley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-04-09 | £191,931 |
| 18 Priestley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-10-10 | £186,176 |
B11 1RW 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 1RW 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 | 67 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Other | 32 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,552 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 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,183 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 | 333 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | - not rated | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,651 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 | 2,411 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,452 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 | 346 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe School Sports College Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TJ | - not rated | 465 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalambod Coffee and Traditional Foo | 141A Stratford Road, Birmingham | 133 yd | |
| 2Joy Cafe | 135 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 134 yd | |
| Channel Restaurant and Cafe | 145A Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 134 yd | |
| Bunna Internet Cafe | 143A Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 134 yd | |
| Addis Cafe | 137 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 377 yd | |
| Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd | 119-120 Moseley Street, Birmingham | 783 yd | |
| Moseley Arms Public House | Flat Above, Moseley Arms, 104-105 Ravenhurst Street | 787 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 788 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Test | 121 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 93 yd | |
| Chick 'N' Buns | 154 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 191 yd | |
| Chucky's Chippy | 162 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 191 yd | |
| Le Codfather | 10 Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham | 218 yd | |
| MJ'S Desserts Ltd | 159 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 191 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 565 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 592 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 697 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 797 yd | |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 992 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 994 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.