Honiton Crescent is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1TF 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 Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1UH, B31 1TH, B31 1TD, B31 1TE, B31 1SL, B31 1TG, B31 1TX, B31 1SN, B31 1UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 1TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 39.6% | 46.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 31.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 51.2% | 54.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 24.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 25% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.7% | 76.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 89.4% | 85.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 85.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honiton Crescent was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honiton Crescent has the 54th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1368th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2025-12-18 | £197,390 |
| 22 Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-09-26 | £186,104 |
| 63 Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-11-25 | £165,000 |
| 29 Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-07 | £177,463 |
| 23 Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2021-06-29 | £67,239 |
B31 1TF area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,547 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 | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,937 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 , Northfield B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Hill Junior and Infant (NC) School Rhayader Road , B31 1TX | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery, Gannow Middle School Gunner Lane , Rubery B45 9EY | - not rated | 4,713 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 | 1,562 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 | 1,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Girls' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 2,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,482 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 | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 981 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 203 yd | |
| Holloway Community Centre | Holloway Hall, Holloway | 527 yd | |
| Picasso Pizza | 749 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 895 yd | |
| Mr Souvlak | 729A Bristol Road South, Weoley | 903 yd | |
| Kezza Kofee | 739 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlander | Merritts Hill, Bartley Green | 885 yd | |
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ruby Takeaway | 241 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 200 yd | |
| Jack's Fish and Chips | 235 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 200 yd | |
| Starbucks Northfield Drive Thru | Car Park, Sir Herbert Austin Way | 740 yd | |
| Taks Fish And Chips | 805 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 845 yd | |
| Sky Kitchen | 73 Taysfield Road, Birmingham | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 869 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 933 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 | 485 yd |
| Ley Hill LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND MERRITTS HILL | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 999 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,029 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.