Wistaria Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1NP 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 Wistaria Close, Birmingham, B31 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B29 4JH, B31 1NJ, B31 1NE, B31 1NL, B31 1NN, B29 4JJ, B31 1ND, B31 1NG, B29 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 1NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 53% | 55.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47% | 44.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 28.1% | 36.1% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 41.2% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 46.3% | 12.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 26.3% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 19.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.8% | 23.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 34.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.6% | 69.8% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 89.1% | 85.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 85.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wistaria Close was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wistaria Close has the 61st highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1527th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Wistaria Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,750 | 2025-03-14 | £231,207 |
| 16 Wistaria Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-03 | £292,136 |
| 8 Wistaria Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2019-10-25 | £297,582 |
| 9 Wistaria Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-12-15 | £251,950 |
| 33 Wistaria Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-01-22 | £201,441 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B31 1NP 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%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 1,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Manor Primary School Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre Griffins Brook Lane , B30 1QJ | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,888 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 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 358 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 825 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PW Catering | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 641 yd | |
| Treasure Island Play | Units 1 - 2, 620 Bristol Road South | 705 yd | |
| Medleys | The Dukes, Bristol Road South | 705 yd | |
| Omar Khayam Restaurant | 711 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 747 yd | |
| Fergo Italian Ltd | 689 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Lane Community Association | 472 Shenley Lane, Weoley | 255 yd | |
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 641 yd | |
| The Highlander | Merritts Hill, Bartley Green | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 626 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 705 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 699-701 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 747 yd | |
| Starbucks Northfield Drive Thru | Car Park, Sir Herbert Austin Way | 794 yd | |
| Easy Bite | 46 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 799 yd | |
| Sky Kitchen | 73 Taysfield Road, Birmingham | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shenley Lane Community Association SHENLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Ley Hill LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND MERRITTS HILL | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Green Meadow Primary School GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Shenley Academy SHENLEY LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 904 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.