Harbury Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 9NG is located in the Balsall Heath West 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 Harbury Road, Birmingham, B12 9NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 9NQ, B12 9NB, B12 9NA, B12 9NJ, B12 9NH, B12 9LZ, B12 9NW, B12 9NE, B5 7RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B12 9NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 41% | 36.8% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 9NG this area, 33.3% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 33.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 20.7% | -6.2% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% 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 | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 1.1% | -7.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 36.1% | 36.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 34.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 6.5% | -6.9% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 15.8% | 21.7% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 6.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 67.5% 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% | 67.5% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 20.7% | -10.6% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 67.5% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 23.4% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 3.5% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 66.7% | 6.5% | 60.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbury Road was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harbury Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 997th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Harbury Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-02-13 | £249,026 |
| 35 Harbury Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-10-04 | £202,169 |
| 81 Harbury Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-02-10 | £277,138 |
| 77 Harbury Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2012-07-05 | £291,561 |
| 37 Harbury Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-03-28 | £207,687 |
B12 9NG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B12 9NG 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 | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 984 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 | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tindal Junior and Infant School Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Chantry Road , Moseley B13 8DW | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,200 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 | 3,931 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,717 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 290 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Women Academy 28a George Street , Balsall Heath B12 9RG | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Rathbone School of LE Longmore House , Cromer Road B12 9QP | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) Cannon Hill House , 14 Russell Road B13 8RD | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert King | 223-225 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 228 yd | |
| Big Saj Original | 231 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 228 yd | |
| Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara | 221 Mary Street, Sparkbrook | 460 yd | |
| KILN by MAC | Midlands Arts Centre, Queens Ride | 682 yd | |
| Al-Qamar Restaurant Ltd | 51 Vincent Street, Birmingham | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 460 yd | |
| Anawim | 228 Mary Street, Sparkbrook | 553 yd | |
| Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 573 yd | |
| Xover Spaces | 19 George Street, Balsall Heath | 593 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 386 yd | |
| Sir Harrys Chippy | 7 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 573 yd | |
| Catering Kiosk | Cannon Hill Park Queens Drive And, Edgbaston Road | 715 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 769 yd | |
| Cotton Candy Buffet | Cannon Hill House, 14 Russell Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 646 yd | |
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 916 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Cannon Hill Park CANNON HILL PARK | tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Tally Ho Sports TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE PERSHORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 918 yd | |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Edgbaston Priory Club SIR HARRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.