Philip Sidney Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 4HS 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 Philip Sidney Road, Birmingham, B11 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 4HY, B11 4HR, B11 4JA, B11 4JW, B11 4HP, B11 4HN, B11 4HT, B11 4HU, B11 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 4HS 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 | 51.8% | 48.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.3% | 3.1% | 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 | 25.6% | 38.3% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 49.3% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 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 | 53% | 50.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4HS this area, 30.4% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 30.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 18% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 20.1% | -8.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 12.6% | 5.2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.3% 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 | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 59.4% | 49.4% | -10.0% | 2.7% | 46.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -66.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 57.4% | 60.9% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 25.6% | -8.9% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 60.7% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 25.3% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 4.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 1.8% | -20.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.6% | 37.2% | -32.6% |
| Christian | 11% | 46.2% | -35.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 70.7% | 6.5% | 64.2% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philip Sidney Road was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.5% higher than the Small Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Philip Sidney Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Small Heath and the 1037th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Philip Sidney Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-28 | £192,893 |
| 77 Philip Sidney Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-06-05 | £174,547 |
| 55 Philip Sidney Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-16 | £126,006 |
| 47 Philip Sidney Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,206 | 2023-12-06 | £82,739 |
| 67 Philip Sidney Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-18 | £186,295 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 4HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,150 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 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Birmingham 215 Reddings Lane , B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 891 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,141 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 | 2,538 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 flavaz urban cafe | 78 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 404 yd | |
| Al Mustafa | 80 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 502 yd | |
| Apna Pizza Bar | Unit 4, 663 Stratford Road | 511 yd | |
| CruncheeDough | Rear Of 665, Stratford Road | 526 yd | |
| Nawab Taste | 669 Stratford Road, Springfield | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Cricket & Social Club | Wake Green Public Playing Fields, Windermere Road | 988 yd | |
| The Covered Wagon | The Covered Wagon, 298 Yardley Wood Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Shisha Lounge | 647 Stratford Road, Springfield | 407 yd | |
| Attock Roti Junction | 76 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 502 yd | |
| Big Saj Sparkhill | 56 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 502 yd | |
| GO-COOL INDIAN PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD | 38 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 503 yd | |
| Apna Pizza Bar | 663 Stratford Road, Springfield | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 572 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 602 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 654 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 756 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Moseley Tennis Club BILLESLEY LANE | tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.