Turfpits Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 5DP is located in the Perry Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, B23 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 5DS, B23 5DT, B23 7AA, B23 5DR, B23 5JP, B23 7BN, B23 7AN, B23 7AB, B23 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 5DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 53.9% | 54.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B23 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 47.8% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 23.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 19.6% | 10.2% | -9.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.9% | 38.8% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 17.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 B23 5DP this area, 32.3% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.9% | 32.3% | -26.6% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 17.4% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 20.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 78.4% | 67.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 77.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 77.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 77.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 18% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turfpits Lane was 210.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turfpits Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 473rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-02-08 | £178,907 |
| 98 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-23 | £240,487 |
| 98 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-10-07 | £201,404 |
| 104 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-07-26 | £175,253 |
| Rear Of 40 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-10-11 | £279,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Perry Common Road , B23 7AB | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath Streetly Road , Erdington B23 5JP | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Story Wood School Hastings Road , Perry Common B23 5AJ | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Primary School Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 453 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Spice | 200 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 261 yd | |
| Short Heath Cafe | 178 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 270 yd | |
| Sarah's Dinner Service | Sycamore Court, Buxton Road | 598 yd | |
| The Ring Side Cafe | 107 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 708 yd | |
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 320 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott Social Club | 239 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 651 yd | |
| The Leopard | Jerrys Lane, Birmingham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Fish Bar | 3 Perry Common Road, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| Happy Tummies - Unit A | 192 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 256 yd | |
| Pizzaria | 192 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 256 yd | |
| Old Town | 186 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 261 yd | |
| Ras Dee's Kitchen | 113 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Supermarket | 517-517A Slade Road, Stockland Green | 1,048 yd | |
| Samra Superstore | 521-523 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stuart School PERRY COMMON ROAD | swimming pool | 554 yd |
| North Birmingham Academy (Closed) College Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| North Birmingham Academy COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.