Stratford Road is in Hall Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B28 8BQ is located in the Hall Green North 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 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B28 8BN, B28 8BL, B28 8BG, B28 8EA, B28 8DX, B28 8TD, B28 8TE, B28 8EB, B28 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B28 8BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.6% | 48.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.7% | 38% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 46.8% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 19.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 17.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 29% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.9% 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 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 1.1% | -5.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 30.6% | 46% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 43.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 46.4% | 31.9% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -49.5% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 78.9% | 68.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 18.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 69.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 23.4% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1.1% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 59.6% | 6.5% | 53.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stratford Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 1005th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 955 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-07-09 | £532,898 |
| 955 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2017-07-07 | £395,020 |
| 967 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-02-03 | £298,678 |
| 957 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2016-06-03 | £231,762 |
| 943 Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-02-12 | £267,632 |
B28 8BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 B28 8BQ 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 5,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School York Road , Hall Green B28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqan Primary School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarnfield Primary School Yarnfield Road , Tyseley B11 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,777 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 | 2,546 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Corner Hall Green Church | 609 Reddings Lane, Hall Green | 191 yd | |
| Mak Halal | 1072 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 220 yd | |
| Ozzys | 1076 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 260 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chaii | 1104 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 260 yd | |
| Teemo's Peri Peri Restaurant | Ground Floor, 1074 Stratford Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green Conservative Club | 1243 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyotis Vegetarian | 1045 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 275 yd | |
| Greggs | 1174-1186 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 541 yd | |
| George's Traditional Fish and Chips | 238 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 641 yd | |
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 669 yd | |
| Golden slice | 827 Stratford Road, Springfield | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 433 yd | |
| Wine Lodge | 236 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 565 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarkets | 1332-1336 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 683 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 797 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 921 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 | 821 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Hall Green Campus) COLE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Hall Green School SOUTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.