Benton Road is in Sparkbrook, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1TZ 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 Benton Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1QL, B11 1UD, B11 1QB, B11 1UB, B11 1TX, B11 1UA, B11 1TU, B11 1UE, B11 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 1TZ is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 48.1% | 46.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 37.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 49.4% | -13.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 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 | 53.1% | 37.1% | -16.0% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 38% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 1TZ this area, 38.6% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 38.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 18.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.3% 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 | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 67.3% | 74% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 71.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -79.1% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 48.1% | 59.7% | 11.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 46.6% | 34% | -12.6% | 5.6% | 28.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 59.7% | 12.5% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 34.6% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 2.3% | -12.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 0.9% | -25.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.9% | 37.2% | -36.3% |
| Christian | 1.4% | 46.2% | -44.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 91.1% | 6.5% | 84.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benton Road was 261.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.4% higher than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benton Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 301st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Benton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-07-28 | £188,767 |
| 23 Benton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-02-25 | £159,674 |
| 16 Benton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-09-10 | £205,870 |
| 1 Benton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-03-22 | £93,704 |
| 2 Benton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,872 | 2019-03-08 | £157,786 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1TZ 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 | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,655 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 | 3,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,606 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 | - not rated | 252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Baker Street , Sparkhill B11 4SF | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Montgomery White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | - not rated | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,433 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 | 1,486 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,309 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 | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lloyds Academy 23-25 Grantham Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LU | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Muslim School Bisley Works , Golden Hillock Road B11 2PZ | - not rated | 782 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 | 881 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 209 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 209 yd | |
| Ladana Cafe | 388 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 323 yd | |
| Damascus Legend | 370 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 340 yd | |
| Cha Sha | 368 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 358 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 489 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 209 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 256 yd | |
| OGZ | 9A Walford Road, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Big Chicken | 373 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 397 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 300 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 615 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 629 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 636 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 641 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 261 yd | |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 826 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 955 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.