Oakville Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2AN is located in the Bournville & Cotteridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakville Drive, Birmingham, B31 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2AE, B31 2AW, B31 2AD, B31 2FQ, B31 2FJ, B31 2FN, B31 2EQ, B31 2FP, B31 2FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B31 2AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B31 2AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.6% | 26.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 64.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 52.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 10.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 52.6% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 68.8% | 69.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 82.2% | 79.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 79.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.1% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.2% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakville Drive was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Bournville & Cotteridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakville Drive has the 39th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge and the 1453rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 8 24 Oakville Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2022-06-10 | £119,825 |
| Apartment 3 24 Oakville Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-11-30 | £83,306 |
| Apartment 7 24 Oakville Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-08-31 | £85,012 |
| Apartment 9 24 Oakville Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2018-01-12 | £91,524 |
| Apartment 6 24 Oakville Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2017-06-30 | £89,910 |
B31 2AN 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,742 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 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 2out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,399 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 | 309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,731 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbian Orthodox Church | Church Of St Lazar, 80 Griffins Brook Lane | 394 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital N H S Trust, Bristol Road South | 510 yd | |
| Treasure Island Play | Units 1 - 2, 620 Bristol Road South | 1,013 yd | |
| Medleys | The Dukes, Bristol Road South | 1,014 yd | |
| PW Catering | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Lane Community Association | 472 Shenley Lane, Weoley | 906 yd | |
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 626 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Bournville College Of Further Education (Closed) Bristol Road South | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| St Francis Ce Infants And Junior School TEAZEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Shenley Lane Community Association SHENLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 890 yd |
| University Of Birmingham (Charles Gillett Centre) MEADOW RISE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School WOODBROOKE ROAD | 1,067 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.