B31 2PJ is in Foxgrove Road, Birmingham and Birmingham district. B31 2PJ 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 Foxgrove Road, Birmingham, B31 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2LS, B31 2LT, B31 2PP, B31 2PL, B31 2PR, B31 2JW, B31 2PH, B31 2LP, B31 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 2PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 59.9% | 55% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 40.1% | 45% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 2PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 32.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 56.5% | 47.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 29.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 27.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 24.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 66.3% | 50.3% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 71.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 71.8% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 72% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around B31 2PJ was 125.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
B31 2PJ has the 39th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1064th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 181.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Chatham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,300 | 2023-10-30 | £81,903 |
| 64 Chatham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2019-01-18 | £92,231 |
| 80 Chatham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-08-03 | £228,864 |
| 49, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-10-22 | £91,131 |
| 80, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £44,650 | 1996-11-18 | £245,697 |
The percentage of student residents living in B31 2PJ 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 | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,812 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 | 2,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,064 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 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,421 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 | 295 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 | 716 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 841 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 | 2,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro B31 | 100 Chatham Road, Birmingham | 162 yd | |
| KFC NORTHFIELD - BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | 836-838 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 236 yd | |
| Cosy Coffee Co | 800-802 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 237 yd | |
| Keisha's Kuisine | 844 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 240 yd | |
| Pirinos | 846 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Stone | Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road | 297 yd | |
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 458 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 539 yd | |
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 728 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Slice | 828 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 237 yd | |
| Slice of Italy | 894 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 245 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 863 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 275 yd | |
| New Peking | 869 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 275 yd | |
| Greenes Caribbean Food | Unit 34, In Shops, 855-857 Bristol Road South | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 245 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 401 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 409 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 485 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 30 West Heath Road, Northfield | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Ymca (Birmingham) YMCA YMCA BUNBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 292 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| St Laurence Ce Junior School BUNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 1.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.