College Gate is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3SE is located in the Alum Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Gate, Birmingham, B8 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1TE, B8 3TB, B8 1ET, B8 3SH, B8 1TA, B8 3SQ, B8 1EX, B8 3TD, B8 3SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 3SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34% | 40.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 45.9% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 46.1% | 41.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -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.
In the area around B8 3SE this area, 33.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 33.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 25.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 0.2% 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 | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 64.2% | 68% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 65.3% |
| Other Asian | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 10.9% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -81.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 55.9% | 63.6% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.6% | 29.2% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 23.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 63.5% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 28.9% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 0.5% | -10.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 1.7% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.7% | 37.2% | -36.5% |
| Christian | 4% | 46.2% | -42.2% |
| Muslim | 88.4% | 6.5% | 81.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Gate was 137.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Gate has the 30th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 944th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 College Gate, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-01-08 | £390,423 |
| 12 College Gate, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £238,000 | 2005-07-08 | £446,749 |
| 11 College Gate, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £194,200 | 2005-04-04 | £368,651 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3SE 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Alum Rock Road , Saltley B8 1JB | 2out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Primary School Arden Road , Saltley B8 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 2,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 2,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Green | 199 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 177 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 250 yd | |
| Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque | 239 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 259 yd | |
| Sip & Bite | 221 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 259 yd | |
| Bro Buns | 2A Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 247 yd | |
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 315 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd | 219 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 251 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 185 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 252 yd | |
| Variety Bites | 237 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 259 yd | |
| Peppers City Takeout | Chunky Chicken, 235 Alum Rock Road | 261 yd | |
| Original Apna Pizza Bar Kebab House | 208 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 526 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 711 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 632 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 767 yd | |
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 968 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 | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.