Pentos Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 3TA is located in the Sparkhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pentos Drive, Birmingham, B11 3TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 3LG, B11 3LB, B11 3LQ, B11 3AR, B11 3AP, B11 3JS, B11 3JY, B11 3LJ, B11 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 3TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 26.7% | 23.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 58.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 44.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 16% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3TA this area, 36.9% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 36.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 21.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.3% 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 | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 58.5% | 69.4% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -74.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 58.8% | 54.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 31.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 55.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 25.6% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 1.8% | -7.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 11.2% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.4% | 37.2% | -35.8% |
| Christian | 6.2% | 46.2% | -40.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 79.9% | 6.5% | 73.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentos Drive was 146.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.1% higher than the Small Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentos Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Small Heath and the 849th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Pentos Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £62,824 | 2023-03-21 | £64,553 |
| 11 Pentos Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2007-04-18 | £574,079 |
| West Point Construction Pentos Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2005-11-25 | £702,602 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greet Primary School Percy Road , Sparkhill B11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Birmingham 215 Reddings Lane , B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Baker Street , Sparkhill B11 4SF | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 2,164 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 | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,082 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 | 1,796 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Shawarma | 23 Formans Road, Birmingham | 208 yd | |
| Fat Twins | 700 Stratford Road, Springfield | 311 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri | 704 Stratford Road, Springfield | 336 yd | |
| Filthy Wings Ltd | Bear, 686-690 Stratford Road | 336 yd | |
| Chai Green | Bear, 686-690 Stratford Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 948 yd | |
| Tyseley Working Mens Club | 573 Warwick Road, South Yardley | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Not Roti Handi | 33 Formans Road, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| Fried Chicken Munch | 1 Knowle Road, Birmingham | 247 yd | |
| Noshahi Sweets and Food Corner Ltd | 1 Formans Road, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| Broadway Pizza Ltd | 706 Stratford Road, Springfield | 336 yd | |
| Apna Pizza Bar | 663 Stratford Road, Springfield | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 413 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 458 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 587 yd | |
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 740 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Yardleys School REDDINGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,030 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.