Norfolk Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 3AY is located in the Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 3PU, B15 3NL, B15 3NJ, B15 3PS, B16 9LY, B15 3PR, B15 3NG, B15 3NH, B16 9HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 3AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 59.2% | 39.5% | -19.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 31% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 4% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 49.7% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 28.1% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.7% | 14% | -9.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 46.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 60.6% | 47.4% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -34.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 73.3% | 62.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 62.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 23.3% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Road was 154.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% higher than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Norfolk Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Edgbaston and the 756th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 47 Ryland Place, 27 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2026-02-09 | £215,000 |
| Apartment 49 Ryland Place, 27 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2025-03-28 | £134,335 |
| Apartment 3 Ryland Place, 27 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-01-24 | £247,500 |
| Apartment 21 Ryland Place, 27 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-09-06 | £86,382 |
| Apartment 37 Ryland Place, 27 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-08-22 | £81,778 |
B15 3AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in B15 3AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in B15 3AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School Prep Department Westbourne Road , B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbars | 184-186 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 99 yd | |
| T G I Fridays | 180-182 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 99 yd | |
| Fiesta Del Asado | 229 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 303 yd | |
| Tamasha Bar and Grill | 8 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road | 683 yd | |
| Cafe Rumi | 205 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck Beefeater | Duck And Premier Lodge, 176-178 Hagley Road | 99 yd | |
| Genting Casinos Uk Ltd | 1 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston | 158 yd | |
| Rainbow Casino Ltd | 1 Portland Road, Edgbaston | 383 yd | |
| Garden House Ph | 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 410 yd | |
| White Swan | 132-134 Harborne Road, Birmingham | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCP Midlands Ltd | Berrow Court, Berrow Drive | 632 yd | |
| Chaps | 177 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 837 yd | |
| Miss Li's Kitchen | 214 Monument Road, Birmingham | 839 yd | |
| Wall Street Burger | 179 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 863 yd | |
| Sweet Bae | 165 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Living Health Club (Birmingham) (Closed) Hagley Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| St Paul'S School For Girls ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VERNON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 841 yd |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| West House School Playing Fields ORMSBY COURT ORMSBY COURT RICHMOND HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Richmond Hill (Closed) Richmond Hill Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Edgbaston Archery And Lawn Tennis Society 14A 14A WESTBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 992 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 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 | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.