Medley Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 2NE is located in the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Medley Road, Birmingham, B11 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 2NZ, B11 2NB, B11 2NA, B11 2ND, B11 2NJ, B11 2NG, B11 2QQ, B11 2NN, B11 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 2NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 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 | 32.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.8% | 40.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 2NE this area, 46.9% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 46.9% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 28.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 14.2% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 14.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 13.5% | 2.5% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.9% 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 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 54.9% | 50.8% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 48.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -71.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 55.1% | 50% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.4% | 35.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 29.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 50.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 29.1% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 7.6% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.7% | 37.2% | -34.5% |
| Christian | 11.8% | 46.2% | -34.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 76.9% | 6.5% | 70.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medley Road was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% higher than the Small Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medley Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Small Heath and the 1395th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Medley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-25 | £150,085 |
| 57 Medley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-12-19 | £178,465 |
| 36 Medley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-09-08 | £299,469 |
| 50 Medley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-08-31 | £179,078 |
| 23 Medley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-08-10 | £137,432 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 2NE 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 | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,168 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 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,963 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 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 798 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,963 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 | 1,293 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Muslim School Bisley Works , Golden Hillock Road B11 2PZ | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Fallows Road , Sparkbrook B11 1PL | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 72 yd | |
| Refresh | Specialist Computer Holdings, James House | 390 yd | |
| Blac Restaurant | 512 Stratford Road, Springfield | 528 yd | |
| Brecki | 554 Stratford Road, Springfield | 594 yd | |
| My Cravings Cafe | Unit 3, 554 Stratford Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 304 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Fast Food | 150 Warwick Road, Springfield | 88 yd | |
| The best uk fried chicken 1 ltd | 228 Warwick Road, Springfield | 88 yd | |
| Yasser Fish Bar | 242 Warwick Road, Springfield | 101 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 486 yd | |
| Cod City | 95-97 Baker Street, Springfield | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 529 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 980 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 555 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 557 yd | |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 814 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 | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.