College Road is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 9LH 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 College Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 9LJ, B13 9LL, B11 4EP, B13 9UT, B13 9LN, B13 9PZ, B13 9US, B11 4EL, B13 9PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B13 9LH is primarily male, with 59.5% of the population 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 | 42.8% | 40.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -10.5% |
| Male | 57.2% | 59.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 10.5% |
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 9LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 54.5% | 56.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 28.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46.7% | 42.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 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 B13 9LH this area, 32% 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 | 20.6% | 32% | 11.4% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 5.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 20.3% | 34% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 31.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 49.3% | 35.8% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 66.7% | 66.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 66.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 15.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 8% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Billesley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-28 | £456,766 |
| 114 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-03-12 | £490,909 |
| 142 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-02-21 | £505,296 |
| 146 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-02-19 | £511,067 |
| 128 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-11-30 | £562,909 |
B13 9LH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B13 9LH 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 | 64 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Birmingham 215 Reddings Lane , B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Evelyn Road , Sparkhill B11 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,052 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 | 305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 2,876 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,841 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 | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cod | 811 Stratford Road, Springfield | 536 yd | |
| Channis Indian Restaurant | 795 Stratford Road, Springfield | 537 yd | |
| Mohammadi Sweets and Restaurant Ltd | 775A Stratford Road, Springfield | 539 yd | |
| Subway | 852 Stratford Road, Springfield | 566 yd | |
| American Snax N Shakes | Unit 10, 846-848 Stratford Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Cricket & Social Club | Wake Green Public Playing Fields, Windermere Road | 405 yd | |
| The Covered Wagon | The Covered Wagon, 298 Yardley Wood Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 545 yd | |
| Golden slice | 827 Stratford Road, Springfield | 545 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 817 Stratford Road, Springfield | 545 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 850 Stratford Road, Springfield | 569 yd | |
| Green Gold Edibles | Unit 10, 846-848 Stratford Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 537 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 624 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 670 yd | |
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Moseley Tennis Club BILLESLEY LANE | tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 209.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.