Bristol Road South is in Northfield, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2RH 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 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2QP, B31 2RE, B31 2TJ, B31 2SL, B31 2RJ, B31 2RQ, B31 2RL, B31 2RG, B31 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 2RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 43.8% | 45.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 36.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 36.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.3% | 78.2% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 96.1% | 88.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road South was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bristol Road South has the 57th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1420th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1130 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2024-07-02 | £262,092 |
| 1150 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2020-11-27 | £279,652 |
| 1138 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-15 | £238,116 |
| 1138 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-15 | £263,739 |
| 1150 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2019-11-25 | £161,316 |
B31 2RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 205 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Education | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 2out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | - not rated | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Girls' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 2out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,120 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 | 2,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,528 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 | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Munch | 1169 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 135 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Northfield Fire Station, South Road | 299 yd | |
| 36 Cafe and Bistro Ltd | 36 The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 1269 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 501 yd | |
| CHATTY PATTY | 1281B Bristol Road South, Northfield | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 318 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 452 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 560 yd | |
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 662 yd | |
| The Woodpecker Public House | The Oak Walk, Birmingham | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Lounge | 1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 135 yd | |
| American desert | 1187 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 135 yd | |
| Bellas Pizza & Desserts | 1155 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 135 yd | |
| Simla | 1285 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 502 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1273 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 685 yd | |
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 752 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 882 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 30 West Heath Road, Northfield | 1,043 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 704 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 873 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 146.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.