Greenvale is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1PQ 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 Greenvale, Birmingham, B31 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1PJ, B31 1LS, B31 1PR, B31 1PD, B31 1PW, B31 1LQ, B31 1FE, B31 1LX, B31 1FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B31 1PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 B31 1PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 41.5% | 52.4% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 30.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 53.7% | 43.3% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 37.3% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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 | 27.3% | 20.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.5% | 74% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 83.7% | 76.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 9.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 76.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.9% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenvale was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenvale has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1047th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Greenvale, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,252 | 2022-11-11 | £231,170 |
| 54 Greenvale, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £8,975 | 2022-02-18 | £9,604 |
| 40 Greenvale, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-01-28 | £195,155 |
| 44 Greenvale, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-06-05 | £207,362 |
| 24 Greenvale, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-03-20 | £226,707 |
B31 1PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,115 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 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Primary Academy Rhayader Road , B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 2out of 4 | 1,141 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 | 1,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 2,858 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 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 448 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 723 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 459 yd | |
| Subway | 723A Bristol Road South, Weoley | 459 yd | |
| Mr Souvlak | 729A Bristol Road South, Weoley | 470 yd | |
| Kezza Kofee | 739 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 470 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | 727A Bristol Road South, Weoley | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 616 yd | |
| Shenley Lane Community Association | 472 Shenley Lane, Weoley | 703 yd | |
| The Highlander | Merritts Hill, Bartley Green | 928 yd | |
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 1,021 yd | |
| The Great Stone | Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Northfield Drive Thru | Car Park, Sir Herbert Austin Way | 323 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 699-701 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 484 yd | |
| Taks Fish And Chips | 805 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 500 yd | |
| Easy Bite | 46 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 576 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 857-859 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 576 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 680 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 775 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Ley Hill LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND MERRITTS HILL | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Shenley Lane Community Association SHENLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Ymca (Birmingham) YMCA YMCA BUNBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 975 yd |
| St Laurence Ce Junior School BUNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 207.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.