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Norfolk Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 2QJ is located in the Stirchley 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 Norfolk Close, Birmingham, B30 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B30 2RU, B30 2QQ, B30 2QH, B30 2RP, B30 2QG, B30 2RR, B30 2RN, B30 2RY, B30 2QL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B30 2QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.3%49.5%-1.8% 51.0% -1.5%
Male48.7%50.5%1.8% 49.0% 1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.1%40.3%1.2% 37.9% 2.4%
Married: Opposite sex45.1%41.8%-3.3% 44.2% -2.4%
Separated4.6%4%-0.6% 2.2% 1.8%
Divorced8.5%9.2%0.7% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed2.8%4.8%2.0% 6.1% -1.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.9%50.3%0.4% 48.4% 1.9%
Good health34%34.1%0.1% 33.6% 0.5%
Fair health13.1%11.3%-1.8% 12.7% -1.4%
Bad health2.8%2.7%-0.1% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0.3%1.5%1.2% 1.2% 0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17.6%15.7%-1.9% 18.2% -2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.4%10.5%-2.9% 9.6% 0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.5%15%-0.5% 13.4% 1.6%
Apprenticeship1.8%2.2%0.4% 5.3% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.5%15.7%-0.8% 16.9% -1.2%
Degree or Similar28.9%38.2%9.3% 33.8% 4.4%
Other6.3%2.6%-3.7% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.1% -0.2%
Chinese0.3%1.5%1.2% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian9.5%8.3%-1.2% 3.1% 5.2%
Pakistani5.3%7.1%1.8% 2.7% 4.4%
Other Asian5%2.8%-2.2% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African2.2%1.2%-1.0% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean4.7%4.9%0.2% 1.0% 3.9%
Other Black0.8%1.2%0.4% 0.5% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.3%-1.1% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African1.1%0%-1.1% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%3.7%2.6% 0.9% 2.8%
Mixed Other0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
White66.9%66.6%-0.3% 81.4% -14.8%
Other1.1%0.6%-0.5% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.4%81.7%-2.7% 83.2% -1.5%
European Union1.9%5.8%3.9% 6.1% -0.3%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa3.3%1.5%-1.8% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia5.8%7.6%1.8% 5.6% 2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.6%2.4%-1.2% 1.3% 1.1%
British Overseas0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.3%81.7%-1.6% 83.2% -1.5%
10+ Years1.7%12.8%11.1% 9.8% 3.0%
5-10 Years1.4%4.6%3.2% 2.9% 1.7%
2-5 Years2.2%0.9%-1.3% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years11.4%0%-11.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.6% 76.7% 5.9%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held8.8% 13.5% -4.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.2% 37.2% -7.0%
Christian46.3% 46.2% 0.1%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim13.1% 6.5% 6.6%
Sikh1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Norfolk Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Close was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Norfolk Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 1153rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B30 2QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Norfolk Close are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Norfolk Close, Birmingham, B30 2QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B30 2QJ

Average Price
£240,075
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£238,033
Detached
£252,321
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norfolk Close

Average Price
£240,793
Semi-Detached
£235,857
Terraced
£243,854
Detached
£232,888
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norfolk CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 Norfolk Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£225,7502022-04-20 £239,800
7 Norfolk Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£245,0002022-03-11 £263,866
25 Norfolk Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002015-03-27 £205,161
21 Norfolk Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£141,0002014-05-23 £248,664
21 Norfolk Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£141,0002014-05-23 £248,664
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B30 2QJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee102
Retired52
Part-Time Employee31
Self-Employed24
Unemployed12
Other10
Looking after home or family10
Student (economically inactive)10
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities31
Education30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Manufacturing19
Other16
Financial and insurance activities13
Construction11
Information and communication10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities7
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
4out of 4 690 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 2,320 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 2,564 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Highters Heath Nursery School
11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH
3out of 4 3,618 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Jakeman Nursery School
Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX
3out of 4 3,982 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stirchley Primary School
Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL
3out of 4 631 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Allens Croft Primary School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
3out of 4 690 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Colmore Junior School
Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ
3out of 4 1,100 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ
4out of 4 1,100 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Cotteridge Primary School
Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT
3out of 4 1,156 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
4out of 4 1,059 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
4out of 4 1,059 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Selly Park Girls' School
5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH
4out of 4 1,229 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Kings Norton Girls' School
Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW
4out of 4 1,648 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG
3out of 4 1,993 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,385 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 4,794 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bournville School
Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH
2out of 4 2,871 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 3,698 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Selly Oak Trust School
Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ
3out of 4 2,017 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA
3out of 4 2,089 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reach School
High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB
3out of 4 2,128 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Uffculme School
Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG
3out of 4 2,144 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College
Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB
4out of 4 2,341 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lucky House335 Vicarage Road, Brandwood350 yd
Radhuni284 Vicarage Road, Brandwood490 yd
The Sunshine Cafe291 Vicarage Road, Brandwood516 yd
Hi Tea283 Vicarage Road, Brandwood517 yd
Verbena1474 Pershore Road, Bournville627 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hazelwell Public House227 Pineapple Road, Birmingham340 yd
Stirchley United Working Mens Club41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham596 yd
Tascos Social ClubHazelwell Lane, Birmingham599 yd
Couch1466 Pershore Road, Bournville630 yd
Deadbeat1473-1475 Pershore Road, Bournville666 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Olympus Fish BarFlat, 333 Vicarage Road352 yd
Carino's Pizza and Grill Limited295B Vicarage Road, Brandwood395 yd
Happy House Chinese Takeaway2 Kings Road, Brandwood474 yd
Big John's Franchise270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood508 yd
Cantonese Express1486 Pershore Road, Bournville635 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Food270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood508 yd
Aldi1326 Pershore Road, Bournville702 yd
Morrisons4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham831 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed)
Pershore Road
indoor bowls659 yd
Lyndworth Cricket Club
Lyndworth Road
grass pitches730 yd
Stirchley Baths
BOURNVILLE LANE
swimming pool778 yd
Fitness First Health Club (Birmingham Stirchley) (Closed)
Unit 1 Unit 1 Pershore Road
health and fitness suite830 yd
Grove Unattached School Playing Field
GROVE ROAD
grass pitches844 yd
King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls
VICARAGE ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts1,000 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed302.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed26.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.