Pretoria Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B9 5LL is located in the Bordesley & Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B9 5LQ, B9 5LP, B9 5LB, B9 5LS, B9 5LR, B9 5LT, B9 5LD, B9 5LN, B9 5LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B9 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 38.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 49.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 49.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 B9 5LL this area, 32.2% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 32.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 17.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.1% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.4% 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 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 45.9% | 50.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 47.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 20.7% | 15.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -66.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 65.2% | 62.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 21.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 62.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 26.3% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 4.7% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 2.8% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.1% | 37.2% | -35.1% |
| Christian | 16.1% | 46.2% | -30.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 78.2% | 6.5% | 71.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pretoria Road was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pretoria Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 893rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Pretoria Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £27,360 | 2024-07-09 | £28,143 |
| 83 Pretoria Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-10-29 | £144,756 |
| 111 Pretoria Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-01-19 | £111,579 |
| 151 Pretoria Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-12-15 | £157,344 |
| 99 Pretoria Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-07-11 | £151,201 |
The percentage of student residents living in B9 5LL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,563 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 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Primary School Marchmont Road , B9 5XX | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Small Heath B10 9NY | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 368 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 1,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albela | 346 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 310 yd | |
| Tasty Lab | 403B Bordesley Green, Birmingham | 352 yd | |
| Uburger | 405 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 383 yd | |
| Subway | 300 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 405 yd | |
| South & City College | 286 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 615 yd | |
| Paradise Snooker Club | 98-100 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 867 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Social Club | 96 Grange Road, Bordesley Green | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Corner | 241 Pretoria Road, Birmingham | 310 yd | |
| Popeyes Fried Chicken | 465 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 490 yd | |
| MAJESTIC DELIGHTS | 486 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 495 yd | |
| See Fry | 193 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 546 yd | |
| Karak ChaiParatha | 146 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rear Of, 371 Bordesley Green | 338 yd | |
| Lidl | Adjacent 286, Bordesley Green | 405 yd | |
| Akasaja Local Shop and Limited | 437-441 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 415 yd | |
| Asda | 271 Bordesley Green, Nechells | 443 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 494-504 Green Lane, Bordesley Green | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Rampage Fitness (Closed) Cherrywood Road | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Bordesley Green Girls School BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD | 824 yd | |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 101.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.