Bristol Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7XH 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 7XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7XF, B5 7UY, B5 7UU, B5 7PQ, B5 7PD, B5 7PE, B5 7XE, B5 7PL, B5 7UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 7XH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 B5 7XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 46% | 48.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 26.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 18% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 43.6% | 38.1% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 38.5% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 19.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 44.7% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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 | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 55.9% | 47% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 65.3% | 51.8% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 15% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 19.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 51.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 19.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 9.7% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 17.7% | 6.0% | 11.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bristol Road has the 66th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1317th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-17 | £270,300 |
| 106A Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-09-28 | £129,098 |
| 112 Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-14 | £174,826 |
| 112 Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-04-04 | £164,647 |
| 112 Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-04-04 | £191,203 |
B5 7XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7XH 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 | 55 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 751 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 | 1,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,953 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 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,379 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,626 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 | 1,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,681 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 | 4,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 249 Bristol Road , B5 7UH | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 1,316 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 | 588 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 Bristol Road, Edgbaston | 657 yd | |
| Big Saj Original | 231 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 744 yd | |
| Dessert King | 223-225 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 744 yd | |
| Livingwell Cafe | 40 Woodview Drive, Birmingham | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 430 yd | |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd | 25 Church Road, Edgbaston | 935 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Harrys Chippy | 7 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 430 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 461 yd | |
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 713 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 | 589 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| The Priory School SIR HARRYS ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Tally Ho Sports TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE PERSHORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Church Road | golf | 934 yd |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 247-249 247-249 BRISTOL ROAD | 959 yd | |
| Cannon Hill Park CANNON HILL PARK | tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.