Bertha Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 2NN 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 Bertha Road, Birmingham, B11 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 2NJ, B11 2NZ, B11 2NR, B11 2NS, B11 2NE, B11 2ND, B11 2NG, B11 2QE, B11 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 2NN 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 2NN 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 Bertha 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.
Bertha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Bertha Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2023-07-05 | £15,731 |
| 31 Bertha Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,250,000 | 2022-06-23 | £5,239,051 |
| 36 Bertha Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-09-04 | £226,062 |
| 37 Bertha Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2020-03-19 | £187,087 |
| Unit 3 And Unit 4 Bertha Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2019-04-12 | £1,481,071 |
B11 2NN 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 | 1,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 3,951 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 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | - not rated | 901 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 | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 2,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,000 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 | 1,131 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Fallows Road , Sparkbrook B11 1PL | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 923 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 | 237 yd | |
| Refresh | Specialist Computer Holdings, James House | 332 yd | |
| Subway | 395 Warwick Road, South Yardley | 567 yd | |
| Blac Restaurant | 512 Stratford Road, Springfield | 698 yd | |
| Brecki | 554 Stratford Road, Springfield | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 464 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 903 yd | |
| Tyseley Working Mens Club | 573 Warwick Road, South Yardley | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasser Fish Bar | 242 Warwick Road, Springfield | 178 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 150 Warwick Road, Springfield | 260 yd | |
| The best uk fried chicken 1 ltd | 228 Warwick Road, Springfield | 260 yd | |
| Ditta Fast Foods | 169 Walford Road, Birmingham | 514 yd | |
| Pizza 8 | 403 Warwick Road, South Yardley | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 398 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.