Overview of B31 2YU

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Daffodil Way is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2YU is located in the Longbridge & West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.

StreetScan combines information about Daffodil Way, Birmingham, B31 2YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B31 2SE, B31 2YR, B31 2YT, B31 2YS, B31 2SF, B31 4EN, B31 2YP, B31 4EA, B31 4EP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B31 2YU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.9%48.2%-6.7% 51.0% -2.8%
Male45.1%51.8%6.7% 49.0% 2.8%

Partnership Status

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 2YU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single41.9%45.3%3.4% 37.9% 7.4%
Married: Opposite sex29.9%32.1%2.2% 44.2% -12.1%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated5.4%3.5%-1.9% 2.2% 1.3%
Divorced14.8%13.6%-1.2% 9.1% 4.5%
Widowed7.4%4.9%-2.5% 6.1% -1.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40.1%42.6%2.5% 48.4% -5.8%
Good health38.1%33.2%-4.9% 33.6% -0.4%
Fair health14.2%18.1%3.9% 12.7% 5.4%
Bad health5.9%4.1%-1.8% 4.0% 0.1%
Very bad health1.8%2%0.2% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around B31 2YU this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications29.5%29.1%-0.4% 18.2% 10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.8%12.6%-3.2% 9.6% 3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.8%12.3%-5.5% 13.4% -1.1%
Apprenticeship2.3%3.9%1.6% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.8%16.1%-1.7% 16.9% -0.8%
Degree or Similar12.8%24.6%11.8% 33.8% -9.2%
Other4%1.4%-2.6% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.6%0.6% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian3.5%2.9%-0.6% 3.1% -0.2%
Pakistani2.4%0.3%-2.1% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0.6%3.2%2.6% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African3.5%6.5%3.0% 2.5% 4.0%
Black Caribbean2.4%2.4%0.0% 1.0% 1.4%
Other Black0.9%2.4%1.5% 0.5% 1.9%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%0%-1.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.9%0%-0.9% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%2.6%1.4% 0.9% 1.7%
Mixed Other0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
White82.9%78.2%-4.7% 81.4% -3.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.4%83.8%-10.6% 83.2% 0.6%
European Union0.3%2.9%2.6% 6.1% -3.2%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa2.4%4.3%1.9% 2.7% 1.6%
Middle East and Asia2.1%6.4%4.3% 5.6% 0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%1.7%1.1% 1.3% 0.4%
British Overseas0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.9%84%-8.9% 83.2% 0.8%
10+ Years0%10.8%10.8% 9.8% 1.0%
5-10 Years0%2.9%2.9% 2.9% 0.0%
2-5 Years2.4%2.3%-0.1% 2.2% 0.1%
Less than 2 years4.7%0%-4.7% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5% 76.7% -3.2%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.2% 1.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held21.5% 13.5% 8.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.1% 37.2% 7.9%
Christian44.8% 46.2% -1.4%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim2.6% 6.5% -3.9%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered4.6% 6.0% -1.4%

Safety

Is Daffodil Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Daffodil Way was 374.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.9% higher than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Daffodil Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 152nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,000
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B31 2YU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Daffodil Way are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Daffodil Way, Birmingham, B31 2YU

Estimated Average Property Prices for B31 2YU

Average Price
£129,398
Semi-Detached
£208,859
Terraced
£204,573
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£102,244
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Daffodil Way

Average Price
£145,764
Semi-Detached
£244,871
Terraced
£243,789
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£116,838
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Daffodil WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
22 Daffodil Way, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£107,5002024-04-11 £112,758
7 Daffodil Way, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£193,0002024-01-31 £202,660
16 Daffodil Way, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£94,0002023-06-30 £98,393
24 Daffodil Way, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£97,0002023-02-24 £97,581
8 Daffodil Way, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£92,5002022-10-14 £93,614
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B31 2YU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee104
Retired59
Part-Time Employee29
Long-Term Sick or disabled28
Looking after home or family16
Unemployed14
Student (economically inactive)14
Self-Employed13
Other11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Education18
Construction18
Manufacturing17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Financial and insurance activities9
Information and communication9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Administrative and support service activities6
Other4
Real estate activities4
Transport and storage3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,460 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rubery Nursery School
Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB
3out of 4 1,674 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 3,768 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU
4out of 4 3,784 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB
3out of 4 4,534 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Meadows Primary School
Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW
3out of 4 463 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Turves Green Primary School
Northfield , B31 4BP
1out of 4 868 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD
3out of 4 927 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD
2out of 4 932 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB
3out of 4 1,454 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS
- not rated 842 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP
- not rated 1,004 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY
3out of 4 1,665 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
New Street , Frankley B45 0EU
1out of 4 2,684 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP
3out of 4 2,829 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 4,883 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bournville School
Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH
2out of 4 3,636 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 3,712 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,549 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
City of Birmingham School
The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS
2out of 4 1,975 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
3out of 4 2,482 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
New Ways School
300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL
- not rated 2,510 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Victoria School
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
4out of 4 2,620 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hughes CateringAustin Sports And Social Club, Tessall Lane77 yd
CHATTY PATTY1281B Bristol Road South, Northfield391 yd
Burger Boi1269 Bristol Road South, Northfield411 yd
Everlast Fitness Limited1375 Bristol Road South, Longbridge422 yd
Julep Cafe93 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge422 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Austin Sports & Social ClubBusy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane130 yd
The Greenlands Inn105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield473 yd
Longbridge Beefeater2 College Street, Longbridge604 yd
The CambridgeThe Cambridge, 6 College Street621 yd
Northfield Conservative ClubThe Mill Walk, Birmingham645 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tasty Pizza1273 Bristol Road South, Northfield407 yd
Simla1285 Bristol Road South, Northfield410 yd
Istanbul Grill95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge422 yd
M&A Fish Bar5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham496 yd
Saffron Lounge1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane376 yd
Marks & Spencer20 High Street, Longbridge482 yd
Somerfield/Co-Operative Group114 Turves Green, Birmingham916 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Austin Sports & Social Club
Tessall Lane
grass pitches247 yd
The Factory Young People'S Centre
5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane
397 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield)
BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH
health and fitness suite, swimming pool423 yd
Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College
LONGBRIDGE LANE
health and fitness suite572 yd
Turves Green Boys School
TURVES GREEN
health and fitness suite731 yd
Turves Green Community Leisure Centre
TURVES GREEN
907 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed12.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed89.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.