James Road is in Tyseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 2BA is located in the Tyseley & Hay Mills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 2BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 45.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 2BA this area, 35.5% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 35.5% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 21.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.1% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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 | 8.9% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 15.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 22% | 25.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 23.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 45.5% | 35.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 68.6% | 58.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.9% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 19.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 58.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.9% | 37.2% | -25.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 50.2% | 6.5% | 43.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Road was 218.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Acocks Green and the 412th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 15 The Business Centre, 20 James Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-04-30 | £413,273 |
| Unit 24 The Business Centre, 20 James Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-22 | £351,838 |
| 8A James Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-19 | £147,533 |
| Unit 26 James Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-08 | £245,133 |
| Unit 16 James Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-06-20 | £131,674 |
B11 2BA 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 2BA 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary School Redhill Road , Hay Mills B25 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy Oldknow Road , Small Heath B10 0HU | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldknow Junior School Oldknow Road , Small Heath B10 0HU | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road , B10 0HT | - not rated | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Primary School St Benedict's Road , B10 9DP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,627 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 | 595 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Independent Schools Manor House, Redfern Road , Tyseley B11 2BE | - not rated | 281 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Muslim School Bisley Works , Golden Hillock Road B11 2PZ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Fallows Road , Sparkbrook B11 1PL | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imex Cafe | Imex Cafe, Bizspace Business Park | 83 yd | |
| KFC | 20 Fordrough, South Yardley | 403 yd | |
| The Cluster Kitchen | Fairgate House, Kings Road | 422 yd | |
| Chill and Chai | Redfern Road, Birmingham | 533 yd | |
| Yaadgaar | 1028 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Tavern | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 674 yd | |
| Tyseley Working Mens Club | 573 Warwick Road, South Yardley | 889 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 909-911 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rovex Chai | Unit 17, Rovex Business Park | 343 yd | |
| CHARSI DERA | 1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 573 yd | |
| Roosterking Fried Chicken | 1004 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 573 yd | |
| Zax Foods Ltd | Rapayal House, Small Heath Business Park | 587 yd | |
| The Food Corner | 1112 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit A, Fordrough | 448 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 859 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| D'S Muscle 'N' Fitness BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| Ark Victoria Academy TALBOT WAY | artificial grass pitch | 591 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 995 yd | |
| Heybarnes Recreation Ground HEYBARNES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 1,064 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 | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.