Hawkesley Mill Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2RJ 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 Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2RL, B31 2RQ, B31 2RG, B31 2PB, B31 2RH, B31 2RN, B31 2TJ, B31 2PF, B31 2RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 2RJ 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 2RJ, 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 Hawkesley Mill Lane was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkesley Mill Lane has the 58th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1477th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2024-08-19 | £276,491 |
| 29 Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-03-01 | £280,299 |
| 9 Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-10-28 | £198,883 |
| 11 Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-28 | £171,190 |
| 3 Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2022-07-21 | £277,200 |
B31 2RJ 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 | 1,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,832 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 | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Trescott Road , Northfield B31 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,167 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 | 2,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,515 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 | 822 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 | 1,761 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,898 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 | 2,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Munch | 1169 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 231 yd | |
| 36 Cafe and Bistro Ltd | 36 The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 334 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Northfield Fire Station, South Road | 335 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 1269 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 515 yd | |
| CHATTY PATTY | 1281B Bristol Road South, Northfield | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 307 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 377 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 576 yd | |
| The Woodpecker Public House | The Oak Walk, Birmingham | 596 yd | |
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Lounge | 1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 231 yd | |
| American desert | 1187 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 231 yd | |
| Bellas Pizza & Desserts | 1155 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 231 yd | |
| Simla | 1285 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 517 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1273 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 610 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 735 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 961 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 30 West Heath Road, Northfield | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 727 yd | |
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 850 yd |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.