Rectory Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2NA is located in the Northfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Birmingham, B31 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2LX, B31 2DJ, B31 2LU, B31 2NB, B31 2LY, B31 2LG, B31 2BD, B31 2HT, B31 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 2NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 44.1% | 53.5% | 9.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 55.9% | 46.5% | -9.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 39.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 33% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 5.9% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 21% | 14.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 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 | 27.3% | 20.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 9.4% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 34.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 79.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.3% | 86.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rectory Road has the 56th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1430th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rectory Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-12-12 | £412,846 |
| Flat 3 Sycamore House, 1 Rectory Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-04-08 | £109,113 |
| Flat 3 Sycamore House, 1 Rectory Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-04-08 | £109,113 |
| Flat 11 Sycamore House, 1 Rectory Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-02-28 | £145,735 |
| Flat 12 Sycamore House, 1 Rectory Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-11-09 | £144,000 |
B31 2NA 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,808 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 | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,818 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,120 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 | 618 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 | 816 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 899 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro B31 | 100 Chatham Road, Birmingham | 256 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 742 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 557 yd | |
| Trader Cafe Ltd | 824 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 583 yd | |
| KFC NORTHFIELD - BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | 836-838 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 590 yd | |
| Keisha's Kuisine | 844 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Stone | Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road | 91 yd | |
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 708 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 808 yd | |
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 812 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Bite | 46 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 548 yd | |
| American Slice | 828 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 604 yd | |
| Slice of Italy | 894 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 616 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 699-701 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 625 yd | |
| Gelato Creamery | Unit 1, Station Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 548 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 616 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 30 West Heath Road, Northfield | 641 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 749 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Birmingham) YMCA YMCA BUNBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 120 yd |
| St Laurence Ce Junior School BUNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.