Norfolk Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 3PS 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 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 3PR, B15 3PE, B15 3PH, B15 3AY, B16 9PQ, B15 3PF, B15 3PU, B15 3NL, B16 9LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 3PS 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 243.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Norfolk Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Edgbaston and the 363rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 196.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Stonebury, 5 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-07 | £276,619 |
| Flat 17 Stonebury, 5 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-03 | £359,605 |
| Flat 5 Stonebury, 5 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-09-23 | £173,175 |
| Flat 17 Stonebury, 5 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-02-13 | £248,159 |
| Flat 17 Stonebury, 5 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-04-30 | £272,768 |
B15 3PS 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 3PS 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 3PS 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Primary School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,504 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 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,538 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 | 5,333 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 | 146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 256 yd | |
| T G I Fridays | 180-182 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 256 yd | |
| Fiesta Del Asado | 229 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 459 yd | |
| Tamasha Bar and Grill | 8 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road | 751 yd | |
| Cafe Rumi | 205 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genting Casinos Uk Ltd | 1 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston | 3 yd | |
| The Duck Beefeater | Duck And Premier Lodge, 176-178 Hagley Road | 256 yd | |
| Rainbow Casino Ltd | 1 Portland Road, Edgbaston | 536 yd | |
| Garden House Ph | 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 563 yd | |
| White Swan | 132-134 Harborne Road, Birmingham | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCP Midlands Ltd | Berrow Court, Berrow Drive | 651 yd | |
| Domo Pizza & Chicken | 345 Hagley Road, Harborne | 884 yd | |
| Chaps | 177 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 987 yd | |
| Miss Li's Kitchen | 214 Monument Road, Birmingham | 991 yd | |
| Wall Street Burger | 179 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 925 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Living Health Club (Birmingham) (Closed) Hagley Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road | grass pitches | 738 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 | 751 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 889 yd |
| West House School Playing Fields ORMSBY COURT ORMSBY COURT RICHMOND HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Richmond Hill (Closed) Richmond Hill Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Edgbaston Archery And Lawn Tennis Society 14A 14A WESTBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.