Fernside Gardens is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 9JD is located in the Sparkhill 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 Fernside Gardens, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 9JF, B11 4JF, B11 4JD, B11 4JG, B11 4HN, B13 9DB, B13 9JB, B11 4JW, B13 9BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B13 9JD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B13 9JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 44.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 43.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 53.2% | 41.5% | -11.7% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 42.3% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 18.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 13.9% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 41.9% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21% 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% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 35.7% | 41.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 38.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 29.6% | 21% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -60.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 65.6% | 65.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 19.8% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 65.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 27.5% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 3.1% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 9.7% | 46.2% | -36.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 66.2% | 6.5% | 59.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernside Gardens was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Moseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernside Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 14 local areas in Moseley and the 1425th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Fernside Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-10-01 | £89,532 |
| 12A Fernside Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-23 | £107,091 |
| 26 Fernside Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-30 | £126,820 |
| 2 Fernside Cottages Fernside Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £213,600 | 2024-04-19 | £227,540 |
| 24 Fernside Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-15 | £108,302 |
The percentage of student residents living in B13 9JD 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 | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 3,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | - not rated | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Oakland Road , Moseley B13 9DN | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 2,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,555 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 | 2,613 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmgreen School 94 Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9PX | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 1,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 flavaz urban cafe | 78 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 450 yd | |
| Al Mustafa | 80 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 545 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 587 Stratford Road, Springfield | 713 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 579 Stratford Road, Springfield | 723 yd | |
| My Cravings Cafe | Unit 3, 554 Stratford Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 890 yd | |
| The Covered Wagon | The Covered Wagon, 298 Yardley Wood Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attock Roti Junction | 76 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 545 yd | |
| Big Saj Sparkhill | 56 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 545 yd | |
| GO-COOL INDIAN PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD | 38 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham | 546 yd | |
| Dubai Shisha Lounge | 647 Stratford Road, Springfield | 548 yd | |
| Variety Bites | 542 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 611 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 813 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 841 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 873 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Moseley Tennis Club BILLESLEY LANE | tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.