Woodfall Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 1NR 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 Woodfall Avenue, Birmingham, B30 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 1PB, B30 1NP, B30 1DS, B30 1NH, B30 1NE, B30 1DR, B30 2HA, B30 1PD, B30 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B30 1NR is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 45.8% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 54.2% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 49.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 51.7% | 46.7% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 14.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 46.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 85.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 92% | 87.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodfall Avenue was 252.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.9% higher than the Bournville & Cotteridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodfall Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge and the 312th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Woodfall Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-12-19 | £290,863 |
| 25 Woodfall Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2025-05-22 | £445,142 |
| 18 Woodfall Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-11-29 | £420,833 |
| 20 Woodfall Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-08 | £426,325 |
| 15 Woodfall Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £306,289 | 2020-12-17 | £378,467 |
B30 1NR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN | - not rated | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 640 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 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School and Language College Selly Oak Road , B30 1HW | - not rated | 238 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | - not rated | 686 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 4,808 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 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple House School Maple House , Maple Road B30 2AE | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Teaching Centre The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital , Bristol Road South B31 2AP | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Costa Coffee Bean Bar | Bournville Place, Bournville Lane | 330 yd | |
| Mondelez Staff Canteens | Former Franklin House, Bournville Lane | 330 yd | |
| Manhattans70s | Unit 2, 23 Watford Road | 340 yd | |
| Sol Bistro | 1869 Pershore Road, Bournville | 450 yd | |
| Bistro Cafe | 1837 Pershore Road, Bournville | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Ex-Servicemen's Club | 1853A Pershore Road, Bournville | 451 yd | |
| Jenna Parsons | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 548 yd | |
| Cotteridge Social Club | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 548 yd | |
| Grant Arms | Grant Arms, 1814 Pershore Road | 576 yd | |
| Bournville Social Club | 91-97 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Pot | 29 Watford Road, Birmingham | 318 yd | |
| ORCHID | 27 Watford Road, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Majestic House | 39 Watford Road, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Sophie'S 2 | 17 Watford Road, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Foodees / Chicken.com | Unit 3, 23 Watford Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 26-28 Watford Road, Birmingham | 389 yd | |
| Co Operative Supermarket | 1876 Pershore Road, Bournville | 451 yd | |
| Eden Manna Supermarket LTD | 122 Frances Road, Bournville | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls School SELLY OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Bournville Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 328 yd |
| Kings Norton Boys School NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Rowheath Pavilion ROWHEATH PAVILION ROWHEATH PAVILION HEATH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Triplex Sports Association Eckersall Road | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Ironworks Fitness Concept PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Bournville Lawn Tennis Club MARY VALE ROAD | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Bournville Recreation Ground LINDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| St Francis Ce Infants And Junior School TEAZEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.