Princess Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7PY is located in the Balsall Heath West 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 Princess Road, Birmingham, B5 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7LA, B5 7PX, B5 7NG, B5 7LB, B5 7NF, B5 7NJ, B5 7NQ, B5 7NE, B5 7BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 7PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 B5 7PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 34.7% | 42.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 43.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 6.5% | -9.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 25.9% | 49.9% | 24.0% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 28.5% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 11.7% | -8.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around B5 7PY this area, 35% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 35% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 14.3% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 8.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16.4% | 10.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 15.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.9% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.2% 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 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 26.3% | 19.7% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 24.7% | 14.2% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -67.2% |
| Arab | 6.9% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 65.6% | 59.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 12.6% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 21.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 59.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 27.6% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 1.3% | -21.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.7% | 37.2% | -28.5% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Muslim | 61.9% | 6.5% | 55.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balsall Heath West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Princess Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2016-09-26 | £222,616 |
| 120 Princess Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2007-02-19 | £75,916 |
| 15 Princess Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2006-08-25 | £219,838 |
| 25 Princess Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-11-12 | £267,514 |
| 26 Princess Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 1999-09-03 | £221,269 |
B5 7PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 2,469 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 | 911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 1,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Central | 6 Horton Square, Birmingham | 290 yd | |
| Syrian House | 25-27 Horton Square, Birmingham | 290 yd | |
| Cafe@290 | 290 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 314 yd | |
| Highgate Baptist Church | Conybere Street, Birmingham | 372 yd | |
| Tru Spice Caribbean Restaurant | 128 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 356 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 534 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 702 yd | |
| Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd | 111-113 Bishop Street, Birmingham | 774 yd | |
| Eden | 116 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 321 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 430 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 443 yd | |
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 648 yd | |
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 331 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 438 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 648 yd | |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 1,031 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.