Bristol Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7XG is located in the Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7QJ, B5 7UB, B5 7QR, B5 7QH, B5 7QZ, B5 7UA, B5 7QP, B5 7TD, B5 7XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 7XG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 44.4% | 51% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 35% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45.9% | 55.3% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 25.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 11.2% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 18.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 47.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% 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 | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 5.6% | -6.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 45.5% | 34.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 11.6% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 11.0% |
| Other | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 52% 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% | 52% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 14.6% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 20.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 52% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 9.8% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 36.5% | 6.5% | 30.0% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Bournbrook & Selly Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bristol Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bournbrook & Selly Park and the 351st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176A Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-20 | £174,826 |
| 182A Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-12-16 | £233,866 |
| 172 Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1999-01-06 | £256,686 |
| 178A Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1995-12-27 | £256,017 |
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7XG 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 | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School Chantry Road , Moseley B13 8DW | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,030 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 | 4,691 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 5,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Ballet School 249 Bristol Road , B5 7UH | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road Cannon Hill House , 14 Russell Road B13 8RD | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Priory Club | Edgbaston Priory Club Ltd, Sir Harrys Road | 395 yd | |
| KILN by MAC | Midlands Arts Centre, Queens Ride | 674 yd | |
| PI Catering Ltd | Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd, 25 Church Road | 851 yd | |
| Big Saj Original | 231 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 866 yd | |
| Dessert King | 223-225 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 126 yd | |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd | 25 Church Road, Edgbaston | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Harrys Chippy | 7 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 126 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 843 yd | |
| Catering Kiosk | Cannon Hill Park Queens Drive And, Edgbaston Road | 973 yd | |
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 987 yd | |
| Cotton Candy Buffet | Cannon Hill House, 14 Russell Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 374 yd | |
| Asda Express Edgbaston Pershore Road | 573 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Priory Club SIR HARRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Tally Ho Sports TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE PERSHORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 247-249 247-249 BRISTOL ROAD | 576 yd | |
| The Priory School SIR HARRYS ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Cannon Hill Park CANNON HILL PARK | tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Church Road | golf | 851 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 | 224.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.