Ockam Croft, Birmingham, B31 3XP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 3XP is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45%	46.8%	1.8%	51.0%	-4.2%
Male	55%	53.2%	-1.8%	49.0%	4.2%

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 vicinity of B31 3XP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.7%	35.2%	-3.5%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	46.2%	51.4%	5.2%	44.2%	7.2%
Separated	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.6%	6.9%	-0.7%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	4.2%	4%	-0.2%	6.1%	-2.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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	51.5%	51%	-0.5%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	36.1%	34.8%	-1.3%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	8.9%	12.3%	3.4%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.1%	13.9%	-1.2%	18.2%	-4.3%
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	19.3%	15.9%	-3.4%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	4.1%	-0.5%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	20%	7.0%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	28.2%	35.5%	7.3%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	3.8%	2%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	2%	1.7%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	2.4%	3%	0.6%	3.1%	-0.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	90.7%	86.4%	-4.3%	81.4%	5.0%
Other	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	91.8%	89.7%	-2.1%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	1.7%	3%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	89.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.3%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	4.1%	0.3%	-3.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.3%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	53%	46.2%	6.8%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	3.7%	1.7%	2.0%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Ockam Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ockam Croft was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ockam Croft has the 28th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 757th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B31 3XP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ockam Croft are based on 41 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 Ockam Croft, Birmingham, B31 3XP

Estimated Average Property Prices for B31 3XP

Average Price
£237,433

Semi-Detached
£222,698

Terraced
£338,277

Detached
£377,249

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,646

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ockam Croft

Average Price
£233,589

Semi-Detached
£222,070

Terraced
£274,576

Detached
£376,056

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,101

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ockam CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Ockam Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2022-12-21	£130,388
6 Ockam Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-02-25	£323,248
2 Ockam Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£343,000	2021-03-19	£394,470
5 Ockam Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-03-15	£205,355
18 Ockam Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-02-05	£157,852

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B31 3XP

Employment

B31 3XP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	19
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	743 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY	4out of 4	1,806 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	3,558 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB	3out of 4	3,614 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP	4out of 4	3,706 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH	2out of 4	578 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Heath Primary School Rednal Road , West Heath Primary B38 8HU	3out of 4	825 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairway Primary Academy Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP	3out of 4	870 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP	- not rated	1,001 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS	- not rated	1,345 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW	4out of 4	2,433 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	3,383 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE	3out of 4	2,167 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH	2out of 4	2,182 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	1,277 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL	- not rated	1,773 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	3out of 4	1,855 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	4out of 4	1,934 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	- not rated	1,934 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little old cafe limited	18 West Heath Road, Northfield	628 yd
A2A Café	226 Wychall Road, Kings Norton	641 yd
Redhill Cafe	43 Redhill Road, Northfield	975 yd
FoodCycle West Heath	West Heath Community Association, Condover Road	1,021 yd
Tasty Plaice	15 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham	1,042 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Oak	133 Vardon Way, Birmingham	741 yd
The Cavalier Pub	Flat, The Cavalier	948 yd
The Great Stone	Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road	1,088 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wychall Fish Bar	234 Wychall Road, Kings Norton	617 yd
Planet Spice	206 Wychall Road, Kings Norton	617 yd
Gelato Creamery	Unit 1, Station Road	637 yd
The Station Fish Bar	1 Station Road, Northfield	731 yd
Fortune House	135 Vardon Way, Birmingham	741 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Midlands Co-Op	30 West Heath Road, Northfield	628 yd
Kap Supermarket	33 Redhill Road, Northfield	975 yd
Somerfield/Co-Operative Group	114 Turves Green, Birmingham	1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Heath Park Oddingley Road	grass pitches	379 yd
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School WYCHALL LANE	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	805 yd
Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN		1,082 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	219.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of B31 3XP