Barrows Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1TL 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 Barrows Road, Birmingham, B11 1TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1TH, B11 1TT, B11 2QL, B11 1TS, B11 2QJ, B11 1TN, B11 2QQ, B11 1TU, B11 1TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 1TL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 36.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 46.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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% | 42.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 1TL this area, 36.2% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 36.2% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 19.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 10% | 3.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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 | 17.9% | 18.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 60.6% | 52.4% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 49.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -76.2% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.7% | 35.9% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 30.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 29.6% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 4.8% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2% | 37.2% | -35.2% |
| Christian | 8.3% | 46.2% | -37.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 81.8% | 6.5% | 75.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrows 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Barrows Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-03-11 | £81,114 |
| 200 Barrows Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-10 | £168,712 |
| 192 Barrows Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-12-23 | £147,921 |
| 194 Barrows Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-08-27 | £90,314 |
| 142 Barrows Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-06-11 | £130,411 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1TL 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 | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,820 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 | 3,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Primary School Baker Street , Sparkhill B11 4SF | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 829 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 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,690 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 | 1,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,038 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 | 1,406 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 284 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 | 1,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 1,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best UK Fried and Chicken | 208 Warwick Road, Springfield | 283 yd | |
| Yummy 11 | 426 Stratford Road, Springfield | 465 yd | |
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 483 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 483 yd | |
| Farro's | 406 Stratford Road, Springfield | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 214 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 656 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Fast Food | 150 Warwick Road, Springfield | 254 yd | |
| The best uk fried chicken 1 ltd | 228 Warwick Road, Springfield | 254 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Yasser Fish Bar | 242 Warwick Road, Springfield | 364 yd | |
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 533 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 810 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 927 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 928 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 323 yd | |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 612 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.