Primrose Avenue is in Sparkhill, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 1US 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 Primrose Avenue, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 1US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 1UW, B11 1QN, B11 1UA, B11 1UH, B11 1UR, B11 1UJ, B11 1UL, B11 1NP, B11 1UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 1US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.4% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.6% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 18.8% | 36.5% | 17.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.6% | 48.3% | -21.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1US this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 30.3% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 18.5% | 7.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 23% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 18.8% | 1.7% | -17.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.9% 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 | 21.3% | 10.4% | -10.9% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 46.1% | 52.6% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 49.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -75.5% |
| Arab | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 48.3% | 54.9% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 49.6% | 37.3% | -12.3% | 5.6% | 31.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.3% | 55.1% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24.7% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 6.4% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.5% | 37.2% | -35.7% |
| Christian | 7.4% | 46.2% | -38.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 81.4% | 6.5% | 74.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Avenue 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Primrose Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-09-22 | £136,628 |
| 1 Primrose Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-04-30 | £163,203 |
| 21 Primrose Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-01-13 | £151,292 |
| 4 Primrose Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2019-07-03 | £153,153 |
| 19 Primrose Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-10-15 | £145,558 |
B11 1US area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B11 1US 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,391 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 | 3,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,657 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 | 141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Baker Street , Sparkhill B11 4SF | 3out of 4 | 665 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 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,118 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 | 1,766 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,340 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 | 516 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 | 714 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Fast Food | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 80 yd | |
| Habibis Cafe | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham | 80 yd | |
| Ladana Cafe | 388 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 144 yd | |
| Damascus Legend | 370 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 155 yd | |
| Cha Sha | 368 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 401 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 613 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junaids | 3 Walford Road, Birmingham | 80 yd | |
| OGZ | 9A Walford Road, Birmingham | 135 yd | |
| Big Chicken | 373 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 222 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 300 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 272 yd | |
| Subway | 306 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 441 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 510 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 526 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 563 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 446 yd | |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 765 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 1,008 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 7.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.4% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.