Castleford Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 3SJ 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 Castleford Grove, Birmingham, B11 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 3SW, B11 4RP, B11 3SL, B11 3SH, B11 4AJ, B11 3NS, B11 4AH, B11 3SQ, B11 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 3SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 34.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 54% | 17.1% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 8.7% | -9.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 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.
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 28% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.2% 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 | 9% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 52.1% | 56% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 53.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -79.2% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 55.5% | 52.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 39% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 33.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 51.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 32.1% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 0.7% | -29.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.4% | 37.2% | -35.8% |
| Christian | 3.2% | 46.2% | -43.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 86.6% | 6.5% | 80.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleford Grove was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castleford Grove has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 386th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Castleford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-30 | £190,743 |
| 11 Castleford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2022-05-31 | £187,882 |
| 4 Castleford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-08-23 | £96,435 |
| 9 Castleford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-10-15 | £175,830 |
| 1 Castleford Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-05-31 | £155,806 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 3SJ 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 | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,015 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 | 3,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,263 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 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | - not rated | 484 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,066 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 | 1,723 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 257 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Fallows Road , Sparkbrook B11 1PL | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birmingham Muslim School Bisley Works , Golden Hillock Road B11 2PZ | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blac Restaurant | 512 Stratford Road, Springfield | 143 yd | |
| Brecki | 554 Stratford Road, Springfield | 172 yd | |
| My Cravings Cafe | Unit 3, 554 Stratford Road | 183 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 579 Stratford Road, Springfield | 186 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 587 Stratford Road, Springfield | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 325 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod City | 95-97 Baker Street, Springfield | 88 yd | |
| Sammy's Chicken and Shakes | 492 Stratford Road, Springfield | 143 yd | |
| Variety Bites | 542 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 172 yd | |
| Hajee Talib's | 509 Stratford Road, Springfield | 174 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 150 Warwick Road, Springfield | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 167 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 683 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 769 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 892 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 825 yd | |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 985 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,065 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.