Bridge Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 4JF 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 Bridge Close, Birmingham, B11 4JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 4JD, B11 4JG, B11 4HN, B13 9JD, B11 4JE, B11 4HR, B11 4HS, B11 4JW, B11 4HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 4JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 40.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 44.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 41.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4JF this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 31.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 15.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 25.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.6% 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 | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 41.5% | 47.3% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 44.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 20.2% | 14.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -66.8% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 65.7% | 67.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 19.6% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 67.8% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 22.5% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 2% | -26.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 9.2% | 46.2% | -37.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 68.3% | 6.5% | 61.8% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Close was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Moseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Moseley and the 1033rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bridge Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-18 | £215,385 |
| 11 Bridge Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-03-14 | £237,340 |
| 3 Bridge Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2001-07-13 | £240,458 |
| Flat 11 1 Bridge Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,500 | 1999-05-07 | £132,733 |
| 9 Bridge Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1998-07-31 | £251,750 |
B11 4JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,967 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 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Birmingham 215 Reddings Lane , B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Oakland Road , Moseley B13 9DN | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,025 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 | 2,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,990 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 | 2,545 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,505 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 | 621 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,567 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 flavaz urban cafe | 78 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Al Mustafa | 80 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 438 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 587 Stratford Road, Springfield | 608 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 579 Stratford Road, Springfield | 618 yd | |
| My Cravings Cafe | Unit 3, 554 Stratford Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 991 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Shisha Lounge | 647 Stratford Road, Springfield | 432 yd | |
| Attock Roti Junction | 76 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 438 yd | |
| Big Saj Sparkhill | 56 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 438 yd | |
| GO-COOL INDIAN PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD | 38 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 439 yd | |
| Variety Bites | 542 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 584 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 730 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 754 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 778 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Moseley Tennis Club BILLESLEY LANE | tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.