Longfellow Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 1BN is located in the Bournville & Cotteridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longfellow Road, Birmingham, B30 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 1AN, B30 1AH, B30 1BL, B30 1BW, B30 1BJ, B30 1DN, B30 1AP, B30 1DW, B30 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B30 1BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 56.8% | 55.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 44.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 B30 1BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 42.3% | 47.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 27.6% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 48.7% | 43.2% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 36.4% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 20.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 30.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.6% | 71.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 89.8% | 84.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 83.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfellow Road was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Bournville & Cotteridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longfellow Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge and the 1501st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Longfellow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-09-11 | £271,612 |
| 7 Longfellow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-08-01 | £299,142 |
| Flat 1 18 Longfellow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2021-10-29 | £125,560 |
| Flat 1 18 Longfellow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2021-06-18 | £98,049 |
| 8 Longfellow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-04-23 | £74,250 |
The percentage of student residents living in B30 1BN 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Farm Junior School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Farm Infant School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | - not rated | 356 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Teaching Centre The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital , Bristol Road South B31 2AP | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2A Café | 226 Wychall Road, Kings Norton | 760 yd | |
| Pit Stop Cafe | 41 Pershore Road South, Birmingham | 923 yd | |
| Chill Out Lounge Cafe | Unit 8, Parkview Trading Estate, 107 Pershore Road South | 960 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery Kings Norton | Cotteridge Village Inn, 107 Pershore Road South | 960 yd | |
| Manhattans70s | Unit 2, 23 Watford Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Parsons | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 1,069 yd | |
| Cotteridge Social Club | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Spice | 206 Wychall Road, Kings Norton | 777 yd | |
| Wychall Fish Bar | 234 Wychall Road, Kings Norton | 777 yd | |
| Ironworks Fitness Concepts Limited | Unit 6, Parkview Trading Estate, 107 Pershore Road South | 914 yd | |
| Sophies Choice | 35 Pershore Road South, Birmingham | 923 yd | |
| Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger | 1-3 Pershore Road South, Birmingham | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 26-28 Watford Road, Birmingham | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Boys School NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Triplex Sports Association Eckersall Road | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School WYCHALL LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Rowheath Pavilion ROWHEATH PAVILION ROWHEATH PAVILION HEATH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Ironworks Fitness Concept PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Kings Norton Girls School SELLY OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Bournville Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 1,054 yd |
| St Francis Ce Infants And Junior School TEAZEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.