Gough Road is in Greet, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 2NG 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 Gough Road, Greet, Birmingham, B11 2NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 2NE, B11 2QQ, B11 2NZ, B11 2NA, B11 2QJ, B11 2NB, B11 2QL, B11 1TL, B11 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 2NG is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 36.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 45.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2NG this area, 33% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 33% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 17.8% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 21.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.5% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% 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 | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 14.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 34.1% | 46% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 43.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 14.1% | 9.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 59% | 62.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 27.7% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 62.5% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 27.7% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 1.9% | -22.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 5.1% | 46.2% | -41.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 77.8% | 6.5% | 71.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gough Road was 195.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.6% higher than the Small Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gough Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Small Heath and the 516th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Gough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2026-01-09 | £157,467 |
| 29 Gough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-12-02 | £167,323 |
| 26 Gough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-01-26 | £150,903 |
| 30 Gough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2022-11-18 | £140,247 |
| 29 Gough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-11-20 | £177,257 |
B11 2NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,104 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 | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | 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 | 55 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 55 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,855 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 | 1,247 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,184 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 | 409 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Fallows Road , Sparkbrook B11 1PL | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 868 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 | 168 yd | |
| Refresh | Specialist Computer Holdings, James House | 483 yd | |
| Blac Restaurant | 512 Stratford Road, Springfield | 575 yd | |
| Yummy 11 | 426 Stratford Road, Springfield | 590 yd | |
| Farro's | 406 Stratford Road, Springfield | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 290 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Fast Food | 150 Warwick Road, Springfield | 159 yd | |
| The best uk fried chicken 1 ltd | 228 Warwick Road, Springfield | 159 yd | |
| Yasser Fish Bar | 242 Warwick Road, Springfield | 211 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Cod City | 95-97 Baker Street, Springfield | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 570 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 445 yd | |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 509 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 899 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.