Chalfont Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 3RF is located in the Birchfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chalfont Road, Birmingham, B20 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 3RA, B20 3RD, B20 3RG, B20 3NP, B20 3RE, B20 3RX, B20 3RQ, B20 3QX, B20 3NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 3RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 53.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 41.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 44.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 38.9% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 40.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 26.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.2% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 20.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 14.9% | 4.5% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.5% 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 | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 11.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.5% | 7.2% | -6.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 27.5% | 39.6% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 36.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 17% | 10.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -70.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 57.8% | 57.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 23.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 57.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 26.5% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 2.1% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5% | 37.2% | -32.2% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Muslim | 65% | 6.5% | 58.5% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalfont Road was 72.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chalfont Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 1296th lowest 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 fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chalfont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,820 | 2026-02-20 | £152,820 |
| 12 Chalfont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-31 | £168,150 |
| 6 Chalfont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-04-29 | £110,925 |
| 7 Chalfont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2011-12-19 | £217,336 |
| 8 Chalfont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-12-05 | £223,157 |
The percentage of student residents living in B20 3RF 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 | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | - not rated | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Seventh Day Aventist Chur | Seventh Day Adventist Church, Hutton Road | 90 yd | |
| The Industrial Society | 49 Calthorpe Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 414 yd | |
| Sachkhand Nanak Dham | 11 Church Hill Road, Birmingham | 444 yd | |
| Pattie Shop | 248 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 761 yd | |
| Peri Peri King / Dinaz Pizza | 278 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 330 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 525 yd | |
| Broadway Dance Centre | 42 Livingstone Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 559 yd | |
| The Stork Public House | The Stork, 140 Heathfield Road | 763 yd | |
| Royale Suite | 271 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawad Fish and Chips | 62 Robert Road, Birmingham | 232 yd | |
| MISTER R BAKES | 11 Charles Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 361 yd | |
| Kechup | 218 Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 761 yd | |
| Red Onion | 456-460 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 819 yd | |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway | 448 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Supermarket | Heathfield Supermarket, 208-212 Heathfield Road | 760 yd | |
| SAFA Halal Supermarket | 317-319 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 854 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 912 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 912 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 742 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 | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.