Elmdale Crescent is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1SP 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 Elmdale Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1SE, B31 1TA, B31 1TB, B31 1RS, B31 1SG, B31 1QP, B31 1SR, B31 1RT, B31 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 1SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 50% | 56.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 22.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 3.3% | -8.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 43.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 24.8% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 19.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 16% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% 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% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.3% | 78.9% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 94.8% | 83.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 84% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmdale Crescent was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmdale Crescent has the 13th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 398th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Elmdale Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,750 | 2024-11-01 | £232,596 |
| 135 Elmdale Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-04-05 | £193,244 |
| 83 Elmdale Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,820 | 2022-12-07 | £170,651 |
| Flat 1 93 Elmdale Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-25 | £110,480 |
| 143 Elmdale Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-03-01 | £174,255 |
The percentage of student residents living in B31 1SP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,742 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 | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Primary Academy Rhayader Road , B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Trescott Road , Northfield B31 5QD | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 3,594 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 | 2,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,409 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 | 966 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 | 1,042 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,151 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 | 1,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritts Cafe | 243 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 220 yd | |
| Cafe Torta | 855 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 751 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and Pizza Northfield | 863 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 751 yd | |
| Wayanns Restaurant | 855 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 751 yd | |
| Mayas Cafe | Northfield Market, 855-857 Bristol Road South | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 823 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 1,018 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ruby Takeaway | 241 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 226 yd | |
| Jack's Fish and Chips | 235 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 226 yd | |
| Starbucks Northfield Drive Thru | Car Park, Sir Herbert Austin Way | 717 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 857-859 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 729 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 863 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 660 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 784 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 887 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 1,090 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 | 658 yd |
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 706 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Ley Hill LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND MERRITTS HILL | grass pitches | 871 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 | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.