College Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B44 8HF is located in the Kingstanding electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, Birmingham, B44 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 8DD, B44 8DB, B44 8DE, B44 8DG, B44 8HE, B44 8DH, B44 8DN, B44 8DW, B44 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B44 8HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 35.4% | 40.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 51.4% | 40.1% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 44.8% | 15.3% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 25% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 10.1% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 19.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 22.5% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 19.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.8% | 56.3% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 88.2% | 82.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 82.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.7% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 84th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1265th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-20 | £248,633 |
| 202 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,750 | 2017-10-04 | £283,850 |
| 166 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-04-29 | £202,232 |
| 194 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2014-12-12 | £225,813 |
| 186 College Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2011-07-12 | £261,190 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Hawthorn Road , Kingstanding B44 8QR | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Farm Primary School Aylesbury Crescent , Kingstanding B44 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorne Primary School Cranbourne Road , Kingstanding B44 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 1,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKO 77 | 208 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 592 yd | |
| Perry Bar Service Station | 59 College Road, Oscott | 702 yd | |
| Greenholm Academy | Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 707 yd | |
| The Boars Head World Buffet | Boars Head, Aldridge Road | 747 yd | |
| Alishaan | 90 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavillion | Moor Lane, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 417 yd | |
| Perry Barr Conservative Club | 67 Warren Road, Oscott | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Pizza | 210 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 592 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Take Away | Flat, 160, Elmbridge Road | 663 yd | |
| Love 4 Desserts | 19 Poplar Drive, Oscott | 682 yd | |
| Goldthorn | 76 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 784 yd | |
| Hawthorn Fish & Chips | 96-98 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wine and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham | 534 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 236 Hawthorn Road, Oscott | 997 yd | |
| Aldi | 482-490 College Road, Kingstanding | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion (Birmingham) THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Burford Road KINGSTANDING ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| North Birmingham Academy (Closed) College Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| North Birmingham Academy COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 897 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 999 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.