Inverness Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1RF 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 Inverness Road, Birmingham, B31 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1RD, B31 1RX, B31 1RB, B31 5AF, B31 1QZ, B31 1RE, B31 1RR, B31 1RG, B31 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 1RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 56% | 54.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44% | 45.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 1RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 43.9% | 47.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 35.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.3% | 47.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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% | 25% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 23.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 72.3% | 68.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 84.1% | 79.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 79.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.5% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inverness Road was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Inverness Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Inverness Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-16 | £151,050 |
| 81 Inverness Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-11-18 | £178,208 |
| 50 Inverness Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-02-18 | £215,609 |
| 35 Inverness Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-11-19 | £214,401 |
| 33 Inverness Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2021-10-08 | £193,698 |
B31 1RF 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,948 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 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Primary Academy Rhayader Road , B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Trescott Road , Northfield B31 5QD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 3,577 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 | 2,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 580 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumana's | 953-955 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 416 yd | |
| Mayas Cafe | Northfield Market, 855-857 Bristol Road South | 461 yd | |
| Cafe Torta | 855 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 461 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and Pizza Northfield | 863 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 461 yd | |
| Wayanns Restaurant | 855 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 416 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 617 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 648 yd | |
| The Great Stone | Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 857-859 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 455 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 863 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 461 yd | |
| New Peking | 869 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 461 yd | |
| Greenes Caribbean Food | Unit 34, In Shops, 855-857 Bristol Road South | 461 yd | |
| Big John's Northfield | 831-833 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 314 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 484 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 509 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 592 yd |
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Ymca (Birmingham) YMCA YMCA BUNBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,002 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 162.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.