Knowle Road is in Sparkhill, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 3AN is located in the Sparkhill 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 Knowle Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 3AL, B11 3AF, B11 4BT, B11 4DA, B11 3AZ, B11 3AE, B11 4BU, B13 9LS, B11 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 3AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 49.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B11 3AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 28.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 58.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.4% | 44.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.9% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 3AN this area, 35.6% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 35.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 5.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.7% 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 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 6.8% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 46.8% | 62% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 59.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -69.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 58.9% | 56% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 33.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 28.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 56% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 26.2% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 7.3% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 2.9% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 10.2% | 46.2% | -36.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 74.9% | 6.5% | 68.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowle Road was 83.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Hall Green North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowle Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hall Green North and the 1471st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Knowle Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-09-19 | £195,968 |
| 222 Knowle Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-10 | £101,505 |
| 212 Knowle Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-01-07 | £208,264 |
| 232 Knowle Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-28 | £197,819 |
| 136 Knowle Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-23 | £201,975 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 3AN 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 | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 4,089 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 | 4,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqan Primary School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,288 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 | 2,325 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmgreen School 94 Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9PX | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIK BURGERS | 934-936 Stratford Road, Birmingham | 114 yd | |
| Chaii Wali | 932 Stratford Road, Springfield | 124 yd | |
| Subway | 852 Stratford Road, Springfield | 187 yd | |
| Golden Cod | 811 Stratford Road, Springfield | 188 yd | |
| American Snax N Shakes | Unit 10, 846-848 Stratford Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Cricket & Social Club | Wake Green Public Playing Fields, Windermere Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden slice | 827 Stratford Road, Springfield | 177 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 817 Stratford Road, Springfield | 177 yd | |
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 178 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 850 Stratford Road, Springfield | 185 yd | |
| Green Gold Edibles | Unit 10, 846-848 Stratford Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 145 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 250 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 355 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 359 yd | |
| Wine Lodge | 236 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.