Ivor Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 4NX 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 Ivor Road, Birmingham, B11 4NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 4NS, B11 4LH, B11 4LQ, B11 4NN, B12 8AN, B11 4NJ, B12 8AS, B11 4PT, B12 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B11 4NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.6% | 47.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.5% | 46.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around B11 4NX this area, 35.6% 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 | 33.6% | 35.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 23% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 57.7% | 69% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 66.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -79.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 54.1% | 59.1% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.5% | 32.2% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.9% | 58.8% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 28.9% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 1.4% | -27.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.1% | 37.2% | -36.1% |
| Christian | 4.7% | 46.2% | -41.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 85.4% | 6.5% | 78.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivor Road was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivor Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 737th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Ivor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2018-06-08 | £218,033 |
| 98 Ivor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-07-18 | £229,024 |
| 120 Ivor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-03-28 | £276,953 |
| 142 Ivor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-03-03 | £67,367 |
| 128 Ivor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-04-29 | £256,163 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 4NX 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 | 98 |
| Looking after home or family | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,612 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 | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,396 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 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | - not rated | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 860 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community 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 | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,929 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 | 2,195 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen | 144 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 246 yd | |
| Al Faisals | 136-140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 293 yd | |
| Savanah Restaurant | 148-150 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 354 yd | |
| Blac Restaurant | 512 Stratford Road, Springfield | 402 yd | |
| Al Mustafa | 80 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 671 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 130 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 316 yd | |
| Hajee Talib's | 509 Stratford Road, Springfield | 362 yd | |
| Sammy's Chicken and Shakes | 492 Stratford Road, Springfield | 402 yd | |
| Attock Roti Junction | 76 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| Big Saj Sparkhill | 56 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 153 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 393 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 483 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 710 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 641 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Greet Primary School PERCY ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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 | 172.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.