Colmore Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 6AJ is located in the Brandwood & King's Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colmore Road, Birmingham, B14 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 6AL, B14 6SR, B14 6ST, B14 6AN, B14 6AH, B14 6SX, B14 6SS, B14 7PQ, B14 7NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B14 6AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 53.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 B14 6AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 24.6% | 23.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 65.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 50.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 8.4% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 14.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 51.3% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.8% | 15.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 66.5% | 61.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 84.2% | 77.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 77.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 19.4% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.2% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 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 Colmore Road was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Colmore Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 337th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Colmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-27 | £509,553 |
| 63 Colmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2020-08-03 | £326,006 |
| 69 Colmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-09-09 | £477,052 |
| 77 Colmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2016-09-07 | £494,183 |
| 71 Colmore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2015-12-14 | £657,370 |
B14 6AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B14 6AJ 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,223 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 | 1,249 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Tea | 283 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 481 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | 291 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 483 yd | |
| Radhuni | 284 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 523 yd | |
| Peapod Uk | 70 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 567 yd | |
| Cartland Tea Rooms | Kings Heath Park, 3 Vicarage Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, Vicarage Road | 276 yd | |
| The Pavillion | Pavilions, 229 Alcester Road South | 732 yd | |
| Moseley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South | 732 yd | |
| Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club | Kings Heath Cricket Club, 247 Alcester Road South | 732 yd | |
| Loyal Caledonian Corks | 225 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big John's Franchise | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 507 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Kings Road, Brandwood | 528 yd | |
| Carino's Pizza and Grill Limited | 295B Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 596 yd | |
| Olympus Fish Bar | Flat, 333 Vicarage Road | 646 yd | |
| Marino's Pizza | 299A Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 507 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 38 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 640 yd | |
| JSV Express | 282 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 900 yd | |
| Lidl | 20 Silver Street, Birmingham | 912 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 287-289 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Unattached School Playing Field GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kings Heath) ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| King'S Heath Cricket And Sports Club ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College WHEELERS LANE | 923 yd | |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College (Closed) Wheelers Lane | 959 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Sports Centre INSTITUTE ROAD | 1,007 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.