Rough Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 0UP is located in the Kingstanding electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rough Road, Birmingham, B44 0UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 0RJ, B44 0UY, B44 0UH, B44 0UX, B44 0UG, B44 0UJ, B44 0UT, B44 0UE, B44 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B44 0UP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.4% | 53.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 B44 0UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 43.9% | 48.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 34% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 50.9% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 26.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around B44 0UP this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 32% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 6.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 22.7% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 79.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 93.8% | 86.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rough Road was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rough Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 627th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Rough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-12-12 | £204,618 |
| 85 Rough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-12-01 | £233,054 |
| 19 Rough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2023-03-24 | £236,210 |
| 39 Rough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-05-31 | £258,871 |
| 49 Rough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-11-30 | £177,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Rise Community Primary School Hornsey Road , B44 0JL | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Rise Academy Hornsey Road , Kingstanding B44 0JL | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Junior School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) Bandywood Crescent , B44 9NA | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 600 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Diner | 764 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 353 yd | |
| Big Singh's Pizza | 4 Cooksey Lane, Birmingham | 489 yd | |
| Munch Brunch | 595 Kings Road, Oscott | 674 yd | |
| Foodcycle Kingstanding | 610 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 791 yd | |
| Boopathi's Restaurant | 84 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstanding Public House | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 353 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 355 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 540 yd | |
| The Crown At Kingstanding | The Royal British Legion, Lambeth Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Fish Bar | 651 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 209 yd | |
| Raggys Kitchen Ltd | 834 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 258 yd | |
| Cook King Chinese Takeaway | 11 Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Circle Fish Bar | 9 Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 19, Kingstanding Shopping Centre | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 208 yd | |
| S K Supermarket | 758 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 355 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| 610 Community Centre KINGSTANDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 805 yd |
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 239.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.