Turfpits Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 5DX 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 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 5EA, B23 5DY, B23 5EB, B23 5ED, B23 5PH, B23 5DU, B23 5GT, B23 5LX, B23 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B23 5DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 43.6% | 45.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 42.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 35.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5DX this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 30% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73.7% | 53.8% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 84% | 71.9% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 71.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.7% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 2.2% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turfpits Lane was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turfpits Lane has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 725th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2022-10-25 | £158,652 |
| 190 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-04-23 | £170,669 |
| 182 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-12-13 | £174,570 |
| 170 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-01-17 | £152,882 |
| 144 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2018-02-09 | £176,019 |
The percentage of student residents living in B23 5DX 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Short Heath Streetly Road , Erdington B23 5JP | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Perry Common Road , B23 7AB | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Story Wood School Hastings Road , Perry Common B23 5AJ | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Hawthorn Road , Kingstanding B44 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 3,111 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 | 5,342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 750 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Dinner Service | Sycamore Court, Buxton Road | 552 yd | |
| The Ring Side Cafe | 107 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 638 yd | |
| Chilli Spice | 200 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 666 yd | |
| Short Heath Cafe | 178 Streetly Road, Stockland Green | 678 yd | |
| Flavaa | 586 College Road, Kingstanding | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott Social Club | 239 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 203 yd | |
| The Leopard | Jerrys Lane, Birmingham | 668 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | Court Lane, Erdington | 918 yd | |
| Erdington Court Sports Club | Bowling Green Close, Birmingham | 929 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 641 College Road, Kingstanding | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan'z Kebab House | 81 Flackwell Road, Birmingham | 479 yd | |
| Olivers Fish Bar | 3 Perry Common Road, Birmingham | 524 yd | |
| Ras Dee's Kitchen | 113 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 583 yd | |
| Teasers | 109 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 638 yd | |
| Meridian Takeaway | 99 Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Supermarket | 722 College Road, Kingstanding | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stuart School PERRY COMMON ROAD | swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 978 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 163.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.