Brompton Pool Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B28 0SL is located in the Billesley 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 Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, B28 0SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B28 0SH, B28 0SN, B28 0SJ, B28 0SP, B28 0SE, B28 0SQ, B28 0SR, B90 1BJ, B90 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B28 0SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 50.5% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 42.3% | 49.5% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 B28 0SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 59.3% | 62.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 17.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -26.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 47.2% | 53.9% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 26.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 37% | 22.7% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8.1% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 20.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 24.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 68.1% | 55.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 86.7% | 72% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 72% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 76.7% | -25.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brompton Pool Road was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brompton Pool Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 1336th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Wareham House Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,600 | 2019-01-31 | £68,549 |
| Flat 22 Wareham House Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2011-07-21 | £87,652 |
| Flat 22 Wareham House Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2002-01-11 | £60,968 |
| Flat 22 Wareham House Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,950 | 1997-03-14 | £106,566 |
| Flat 22 Wareham House Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1995-02-28 | £78,887 |
The percentage of student residents living in B28 0SL 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 | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Community Primary School School Road , Yardley Wood B14 4ER | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lodge Primary School Aqueduct Road , Shirley B90 1BT | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterbrook Primary School High Street , Solihull Lodge B90 1HR | 2out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilcote Primary School Chilcote Close , B28 0PB | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burman Infant School Velsheda Road , Shirley B90 2JW | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 826 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Soul Angels | 286 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham | 623 yd | |
| Sage Coffee House And Kitchen | 3 Oxhill Road, Solihull Lodge | 916 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe | 339 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 981 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 245 School Road, Billesley | 985 yd | |
| Divine Restaurant | 345 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baldwin (Hungry Horse) | The Baldwin, Baldwins Lane | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwins Pizza | 322 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham | 514 yd | |
| Greekality | 140 Priory Road, Billesley | 620 yd | |
| The Spice Hub | 140 Priory Road, Billesley | 620 yd | |
| The Welcome | 144 Priory Road, Billesley | 620 yd | |
| The Plaice Fish Bar | 266 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maypole Football Club GREENALEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Coleridge Table Tennis Club Rear of Rear of COLEBROOK CROFT | 704 yd | |
| Colebrook Recreation Ground WISEMEADOWS | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Yardley Wood Playing Field MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 840 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 | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.