Durham Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 4LJ 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 Durham Road, Birmingham, B11 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 4LG, B11 4NT, B11 4PS, B11 4PU, B11 4NR, B11 4PR, B11 4LE, B11 4LL, B11 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B11 4LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 52.4% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 47.6% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 4LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 30.2% | 36% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 53.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 46.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 4LJ this area, 34% 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 34% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 21.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% 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 | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 73.8% | 65.4% | -8.4% | 2.7% | 62.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 2% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 54.9% | 65.8% | 10.9% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.1% | 28.9% | -12.2% | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 65.8% | 10.9% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 24.6% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 2.1% | -29.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.5% | 37.2% | -31.7% |
| Christian | 8.7% | 46.2% | -37.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 70.6% | 6.5% | 64.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 264th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Durham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-03-21 | £226,377 |
| 133 Durham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-30 | £333,900 |
| 141 Durham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-27 | £289,513 |
| 133 Durham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2016-11-14 | £312,049 |
| 140 Durham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-11-04 | £278,885 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 4LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,602 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 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Birmingham 215 Reddings Lane , B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Baker Street , Sparkhill B11 4SF | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 874 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,056 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Free schools | 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 | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blac Restaurant | 512 Stratford Road, Springfield | 202 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 579 Stratford Road, Springfield | 268 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 587 Stratford Road, Springfield | 285 yd | |
| Roasto | 435 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 291 yd | |
| Brecki | 554 Stratford Road, Springfield | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 470 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hajee Talib's | 509 Stratford Road, Springfield | 170 yd | |
| Sammy's Chicken and Shakes | 492 Stratford Road, Springfield | 202 yd | |
| Cod City | 95-97 Baker Street, Springfield | 256 yd | |
| Variety Bites | 542 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 317 yd | |
| GO-COOL INDIAN PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD | 38 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 188 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 360 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 495 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 766 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 745 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 925 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 | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.