Ladypool Road is in Sparkbrook, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8LQ 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 Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8JS, B12 8JP, B12 8JR, B12 8LS, B12 8LH, B12 8JT, B12 8LG, B12 8EH, B12 8UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 8LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 36.8% | 41% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 45.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 6.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 38% | 47.8% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 30.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 B12 8LQ this area, 32.3% 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 | 40.6% | 32.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.7% 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 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 26.9% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 30.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 18.1% | 6.7% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -74.7% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 60.9% | 62.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 23.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 62.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 27.7% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 1.9% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 10.2% | 46.2% | -36.0% |
| Muslim | 76.5% | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladypool Road was 208.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ladypool Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 456th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 - 169 Ladypool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-08-08 | £547,681 |
| 167 - 169 Ladypool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-09-29 | £204,487 |
| 161 Ladypool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £25,000 | 1998-02-05 | £127,778 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8LQ 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 | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,959 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 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 98 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | 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 | 367 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,271 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 | 2,344 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 367 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 367 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabab | 163 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Infernoz | 188 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 34 yd | |
| Bubble Street | 9-11 Oldfield Road, Birmingham | 35 yd | |
| DynoGrill | 13 Oldfield Road, Birmingham | 35 yd | |
| meyou restaurant | 186 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 107 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 623 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 646 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 959 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaii Garden | 57A Alfred Street, Birmingham | 71 yd | |
| Sweet Tastic | 156 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 95 yd | |
| Pass the Shisha | 131 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 106 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and Pizza | 213 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 136 yd | |
| Sweet Street | Unit 5A and 5B, Highgate Business Centre | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 44 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 292 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 474 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 143 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.