Portman Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 0SH is located in the Brandwood & King's Heath 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 Portman Road, Birmingham, B13 0SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 0SL, B14 7JD, B13 0SN, B13 0SJ, B13 0SW, B14 7ER, B13 0SG, B14 7EP, B13 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B13 0SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 B13 0SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 35.7% | 27.4% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 56.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 51.9% | 50.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 12% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 56.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 24% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 21.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 64.6% | 55.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 82.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 83% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portman Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portman Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 201st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Portman Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £493,670 | 2022-12-01 | £481,881 |
| 1 Portman Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £505,800 | 2022-01-28 | £544,068 |
| 11 Portman Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £446,850 | 2021-08-10 | £508,955 |
| 29 Portman Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2019-08-20 | £487,026 |
| 51 Portman Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2015-04-14 | £528,859 |
B13 0SH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,430 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 | 4,872 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 5,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 2,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Golf Club | Springfield Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 275 yd | |
| Billesley Indoors Tennis Centre | Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre, Wheelers Lane | 497 yd | |
| The Billesley | New Billesley Hotel, Brook Lane | 506 yd | |
| Gorilla Coffee | 1A-1B Drayton Road, Birmingham | 538 yd | |
| Soul Chicken | 77-79 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Irish Centre | Stadium Club Sports And Conference Centre, Wheelers Lane | 497 yd | |
| The Pub at Kings Heath | 165-167 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 676 yd | |
| Sun Valley Amusements | 106A High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 773 yd | |
| Schooners | 31 York Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 868 yd | |
| La Sante | Unit 1, Kings Court | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 134 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 773 yd | |
| Brum's Finest | 3 York Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 847 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 52 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 909 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 37 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 943 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 77 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Scotts Corner, 10 Institute Road | 580 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 38 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 666 yd | |
| Asda | 99-105 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 802 yd | |
| Lidl | 20 Silver Street, Birmingham | 861 yd | |
| Shop 24/7 Express | 21-23 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College WHEELERS LANE | 284 yd | |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College (Closed) Wheelers Lane | 379 yd | |
| Moseley Golf Club MOSELEY GOLF CLUB MOSELEY GOLF CLUB SPRINGFIELD ROAD | golf | 382 yd |
| Transport Stadium STADIUM CLUB SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE STADIUM CLUB SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE WHEELERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Sports Centre INSTITUTE ROAD | 590 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kings Heath) ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre WHEELERS LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Moseley Rugby Club Stp WHEELERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Swanshurst School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Billesley Common YARDLEY WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 866 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.