Nigel Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1LH is located in the Allens Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2AS, B31 1LL, B29 4QF, B29 4QE, B31 1LJ, B31 2AT, B31 2GW, B31 2AX, B31 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B31 1LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 47.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 29.2% | 38.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 48.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 39.5% | 43% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 21.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 30.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 88.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 92.8% | 87.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nigel Avenue was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Nigel Avenue has the 30th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 794th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,800 | 2022-08-10 | £271,974 |
| 60 Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-02-18 | £216,704 |
| 62 Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2022-01-28 | £253,673 |
| 16 Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,450 | 2021-07-19 | £225,794 |
| 24 Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-06 | £257,561 |
B31 1LH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B31 1LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,914 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 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,126 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 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 372 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital N H S Trust, Bristol Road South | 254 yd | |
| PW Catering | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 290 yd | |
| Treasure Island Play | Units 1 - 2, 620 Bristol Road South | 298 yd | |
| Medleys | The Dukes, Bristol Road South | 298 yd | |
| Smart Kitchen | 697 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 290 yd | |
| Shenley Lane Community Association | 472 Shenley Lane, Weoley | 416 yd | |
| The Great Stone | Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 626 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 298 yd | |
| Easy Bite | 46 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 535 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 699-701 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 566 yd | |
| Starbucks Northfield Drive Thru | Car Park, Sir Herbert Austin Way | 820 yd | |
| Taks Fish And Chips | 805 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 535 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shenley Lane Community Association SHENLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| St Laurence Ce Junior School BUNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Ymca (Birmingham) YMCA YMCA BUNBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 851 yd |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 975 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 | 202.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.