Beach Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B11 4PL is located in the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East 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 Beach Road, Birmingham, B11 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B11 4PJ, B12 8AH, B11 4PN, B12 8AQ, B11 4QG, B11 4QQ, B11 4PP, B11 4PT, B12 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B11 4PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 41.2% | 37.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 54.3% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 49.1% | 39.6% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.9% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4PL this area, 38.1% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 38.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 17% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 9% | 2.6% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.1% 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 | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 64.6% | 66% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 63.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -78.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 51.4% 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 | 62.3% | 51.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.9% | 35.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 30.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 51.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 29.1% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 5.9% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.3% | 37.2% | -36.9% |
| Christian | 5.4% | 46.2% | -40.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 89.3% | 6.5% | 82.8% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beach Road was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beach Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 1418th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Beach Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-31 | £249,155 |
| 87 Beach Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-11-17 | £230,917 |
| 74 Beach Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-20 | £191,917 |
| 74 Beach Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-04-12 | £245,125 |
| 89 Beach Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-02-01 | £177,243 |
The percentage of student residents living in B11 4PL 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 | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,260 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 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,094 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 | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Conway Road , Sparkbrook B11 1NS | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 549 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 1,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,102 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 | 2,203 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanah Restaurant | 148-150 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 91 yd | |
| Al Faisals | 136-140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 100 yd | |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen | 144 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 140 yd | |
| Bun & grill ltd | 90 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 173 yd | |
| Fusion with A Twist | 102 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 452 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 629 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 998 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 130 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 92 yd | |
| The Cluster Kitchen | Rear of 104 Stoney Lane, Birmingham | 127 yd | |
| Dipyum Cakes Deepali Restaurant | 1 Alfred Road, Sparkbrook | 230 yd | |
| Big Chicken | 373 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 282 yd | |
| Grill & Thrill | 250 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 172 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 368 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 485 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 413 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 936 yd | |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.