College Road is in Quinton, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B32 1AB is located in the Quinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B32 1AH, B68 0PH, B32 1AD, B32 1AT, B32 1AG, B32 1AX, B32 1AJ, B68 0QD, B62 9AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B32 1AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 B32 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 42.4% | 46.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 47.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.4% | 19.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 20.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 29.9% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 79.1% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 93.4% | 86.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 87.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Quinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Quinton and the 1058th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-04-13 | £151,740 |
| 30 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £124,900 | 2017-02-28 | £184,691 |
| 28 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-03-21 | £199,187 |
| 28 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-08-07 | £137,834 |
| 26 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2014-09-30 | £209,368 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howley Grange Primary School Howley Grange Road , B62 0HS | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Primary School Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 3,581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Lounge | 788 Hagley Road West | 135 yd | |
| Quinton Methodist Church | Ridgeway Avenue, Halesowen | 208 yd | |
| Reel Cinema | Hagley Road West, Halesowen | 213 yd | |
| Coffee@Cogs | 183 Spies Lane, Halesowen | 695 yd | |
| Full English Cafe | 73 Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Labour Club Limited | Brandhall Labour Club, Tame Road | 972 yd | |
| Stag & Three Horseshoes | Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Fryer | 851 Hagley Road West, Birmingham | 40 yd | |
| Marvil Take-Away Shop | 780 Hagley Road West | 206 yd | |
| Big John's (Retail) Limited | 782 Hagley Road West | 206 yd | |
| Rose's Sandwich Bar | 780b Hagley Road West | 206 yd | |
| Howley Grange Fish Bar | 2 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Quinton) | Hagley Road West | 140 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Tame Road | 866 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | Spies Lane Filling Station, Spies Lane | 968 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 74 Halesowen Road, Halesowen | 995 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Perryfields High School OLDACRE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Highfield Farm Recreation Ground STOURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Four Dwellings Academy DWELLINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,029 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 | 218.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.