Forest Road is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 9DL is located in the Moseley 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 Forest Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 9FF, B13 9FE, B13 9EA, B13 9DN, B13 9HB, B13 9AA, B13 9DS, B13 9DZ, B13 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B13 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 35.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 19.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 55.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.7% | 18.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 59.5% | 50.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 79.3% | 75% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 75.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 20.6% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1.8% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 69th lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1264th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Forest Court, 18 Forest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2026-01-16 | £155,837 |
| 19 Forest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2025-07-04 | £859,555 |
| Flat 8 Forest Court, 18 Forest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-05-01 | £140,167 |
| Flat 22 Forest Court, 18 Forest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-10-06 | £134,747 |
| Flat 4 Forest Court, 18 Forest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,750 | 2023-02-03 | £178,363 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,617 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 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Oakland Road , Moseley B13 9DN | 3out of 4 | 99 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Church of England Primary School Oxford Road , Moseley B13 9EH | - not rated | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Alcester Road , B13 8BB | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,964 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 | 1,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,443 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 | 3,238 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Rathbone School of LE Longmore House , Cromer Road B12 9QP | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elmgreen School 94 Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9PX | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Desserts (Moseley) | St. Mary's Row, Birmingham | 228 yd | |
| Carters Of Moseley | 2C Wake Green Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 240 yd | |
| Restaurant 88 | 88 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 250 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Foodhall | 76 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 250 yd | |
| Breakaway Day Cenetre | 84 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 118 yd | |
| The Patrick Kavanagh | The Patrick Kavanagh, 142 Trafalgar Road | 371 yd | |
| The Elizabeth of York | 12-12A St Marys Row, Birmingham | 428 yd | |
| The Fighting Cocks | Fighting Cocks, St Marys Row | 441 yd | |
| The Cuban Embassy | The Bulls Head, 23 St Marys Row | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kebab House | 8 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 428 yd | |
| Flakes | 17 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 441 yd | |
| Evergreen | 146 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Subway | 111 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 507 yd | |
| Raphael | 130 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clean Kilo | 11 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 441 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 150-158 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 460 yd | |
| Somerfield Stores Ltd | 154 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 908 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Tennis Club BILLESLEY LANE | tennis courts | 705 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 | 61.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.0% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.