Bessborough Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B25 8ST is located in the Yardley West & Stechford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bessborough Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B25 8SN, B25 8SX, B25 8SL, B25 8SS, B25 8TD, B25 8SU, B25 8TE, B25 8PX, B25 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B25 8ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 B25 8ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 39.3% | 44.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 42% | 45% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 16.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 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.
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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 27.8% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 13.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 18.8% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.1% 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 | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 20.2% | 40.8% | 20.6% | 2.7% | 38.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| White | 62.8% | 29.1% | -33.7% | 81.4% | -52.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 83% | 76.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 76.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 20.9% | 46.2% | -25.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 54.9% | 6.5% | 48.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessborough Road was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the Heartlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bessborough Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Heartlands and the 1339th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bessborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-06-27 | £184,625 |
| 10 Bessborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-03-22 | £148,133 |
| 33 Bessborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2018-03-28 | £185,486 |
| 36 Bessborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2017-07-28 | £182,686 |
| 35 Bessborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-11-24 | £137,432 |
The percentage of student residents living in B25 8ST 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakesley Hall Primary School Yardley Green Road , Stechford B33 8TH | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Hobmoor Road , Yardley B25 8QL | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepes Piri Piri | Unit 3, Yew Tree Retail Park | 550 yd | |
| Blakesley Hall | Blakesley Road, South Yardley | 621 yd | |
| DIXY YARDLEY | 6 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 631 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 161 Church Road, South Yardley | 761 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 152 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 550 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 550 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 550 yd | |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Cottage | 43 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 550 yd | |
| Cyprus Fish Bar | 245 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| Panda Express | 247 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| Peking Wok | 8 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 631 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 5, Yew Tree Retail Park | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 668 yd | |
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 781 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 199 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 829 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 | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.