The Roundabout is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2UF 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 The Roundabout, Birmingham, B31 2UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2UE, B31 2UG, B31 2UR, B31 5HP, B31 5HW, B31 2UJ, B31 5HH, B31 5HR, B31 2UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 2UF 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 | 55.6% | 51.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 37% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 43% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.7% | 24.3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 26.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 93.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Roundabout was 206.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% higher than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Roundabout has the 14th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 492nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382 The Roundabout, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £40,600 | 2025-10-17 | £40,600 |
| 384 The Roundabout, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-28 | £229,477 |
| 374 The Roundabout, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-12 | £206,794 |
| 376 The Roundabout, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2022-11-02 | £216,987 |
| 378 The Roundabout, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-06 | £193,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,362 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 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Trescott Road , Northfield B31 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Wareham Road , Frankley B45 0JS | 2out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,941 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 | 3,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 2,416 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATTY PATTY | 1281B Bristol Road South, Northfield | 344 yd | |
| Everlast Fitness Limited | 1375 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 345 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 1269 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 374 yd | |
| Hughes Catering | Austin Sports And Social Club, Tessall Lane | 523 yd | |
| The Big Bear Cafe | 314 Tessall Lane, Longbridge | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Sports & Social Club | Busy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane | 471 yd | |
| Longbridge Beefeater | 2 College Street, Longbridge | 803 yd | |
| The Cambridge | The Cambridge, 6 College Street | 817 yd | |
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 890 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 1273 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 367 yd | |
| Simla | 1285 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 372 yd | |
| Saffron Lounge | 1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 699 yd | |
| American desert | 1187 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 699 yd | |
| Bellas Pizza & Desserts | 1155 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 764 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 789 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 414 Frankley Beeches Road, Longbridge | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 631 yd | |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 929 yd |
| Belton Road Playing Fields BELTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.