Noel Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 9PS is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Noel Road, Birmingham, B16 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 9PT, B16 9EH, B16 9DA, B16 9AU, B16 9DW, B16 9AL, B16 9DP, B16 9DE, B16 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 9PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 45.4% | 54.6% | 9.2% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 54.6% | 45.4% | -9.2% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 B16 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 71.2% | 70.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 20.2% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16.9% | 15.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 6.8% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.1% | 25.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 42.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 63.9% | 56.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 74.9% | 59.4% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 15.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 59.6% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 13% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Noel Road was 146.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Noel Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Edgbaston and the 818th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Noel Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-03-29 | £286,907 |
| 6 Noel Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-08-31 | £696,953 |
| 1 Noel Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-02-25 | £388,846 |
| 42 Noel Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2011-08-05 | £219,424 |
| 1 Noel Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2008-01-16 | £563,593 |
The percentage of student residents living in B16 9PS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 1out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | - not rated | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | - not rated | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School Prep Department Westbourne Road , B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Cafe | 195-196 Monument Road, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Sody's Breakfast & Lunch | 226 Monument Road, Birmingham | 300 yd | |
| Reservoir Cafe | 1 Leslie Road, Ladywood | 309 yd | |
| Il Gusto Pizza Restaurant | 212 Monument Road, Birmingham | 316 yd | |
| Jungle Shisha Lounge | 215-218 Monument Road, Birmingham | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Bush | The Ivy Bush, 181 Hagley Road | 399 yd | |
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 542 yd | |
| Rainbow Casino Ltd | 1 Portland Road, Edgbaston | 600 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 604 yd | |
| Garden House Ph | 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Fry | 192 Monument Road, Birmingham | 316 yd | |
| Miss Li's Kitchen | 214 Monument Road, Birmingham | 363 yd | |
| Sweet Bae | 165 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 399 yd | |
| Wall Street Burger | 179 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 399 yd | |
| Chaps | 177 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 353 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| St Paul'S School For Girls ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VERNON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Birmingham) (Closed) Hagley Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 44.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.