College Road is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 9LS 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 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 9NU, B13 9LZ, B11 4BT, B13 9NX, B13 9NR, B11 4DA, B13 9NW, B13 9NY, B13 9LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B13 9LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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% | 49.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50% | 47.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 33% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.9% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 25.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 21.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.6% 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 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 61.5% | 72.6% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 69.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 12.3% | 7.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -73.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 61.7% | 63.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.7% | 31% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 25.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 63.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 27.8% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 2.2% | -24.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.2% | 37.2% | -32.0% |
| Christian | 5% | 46.2% | -41.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 79.6% | 6.5% | 73.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 220.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.4% higher than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 402nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-02-20 | £809,610 |
| 7 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-07-12 | £151,105 |
| 15 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-06-12 | £412,653 |
| 27 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-01-24 | £183,292 |
| 19 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-02-12 | £288,308 |
The percentage of student residents living in B13 9LS 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 | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 4,120 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 | 4,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | - not rated | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 788 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 | 551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,436 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 | 3,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,400 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 | 2,530 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmgreen School 94 Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9PX | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 1,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIK BURGERS | 934-936 Stratford Road, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Chaii Wali | 932 Stratford Road, Springfield | 120 yd | |
| Golden Cod | 811 Stratford Road, Springfield | 145 yd | |
| Subway | 852 Stratford Road, Springfield | 211 yd | |
| American Snax N Shakes | Unit 10, 846-848 Stratford Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Cricket & Social Club | Wake Green Public Playing Fields, Windermere Road | 768 yd | |
| The Covered Wagon | The Covered Wagon, 298 Yardley Wood Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 122 yd | |
| Golden slice | 827 Stratford Road, Springfield | 123 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 817 Stratford Road, Springfield | 123 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 850 Stratford Road, Springfield | 213 yd | |
| Green Gold Edibles | Unit 10, 846-848 Stratford Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 194 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 267 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 432 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 450 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 | 304 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 267.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.