Turves Green is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4AB is located in the Longbridge & West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4AY, B31 4BH, B31 4HB, B31 4BJ, B31 4BA, B31 4BL, B31 4AF, B31 4AH, B31 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 4AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 53.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 39.1% | 46.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 37.3% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 | 30.5% | 22.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.1% | 88.6% | 6.5% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 89.7% | 87.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 87.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turves Green was 454.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 352.0% higher than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Turves Green has the highest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 103rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-02-20 | £254,270 |
| 80 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2021-09-10 | £264,412 |
| 80 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,200 | 2007-05-18 | £166,024 |
| 82 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2006-02-27 | £171,100 |
| 84 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2000-09-22 | £221,456 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Primary School Rednal Road , West Heath Primary B38 8HU | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 251 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,009 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 | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,845 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 | 979 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 | 1,902 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Cafe and Bistro Ltd | 36 The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 393 yd | |
| FoodCycle West Heath | West Heath Community Association, Condover Road | 625 yd | |
| Little old cafe limited | 18 West Heath Road, Northfield | 626 yd | |
| Fairfax Cafe | 133 Fairfax Road, Northfield | 697 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Northfield Fire Station, South Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodpecker Public House | The Oak Walk, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| The Cavalier Pub | Flat, The Cavalier | 472 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 780 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minhs Restaurant | 112 Turves Green, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | 83 Turves Green, Birmingham | 155 yd | |
| Moby Dicks | 87 Turves Green, Birmingham | 155 yd | |
| The Station Fish Bar | 1 Station Road, Northfield | 547 yd | |
| Gelato Creamery | Unit 1, Station Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 139 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 30 West Heath Road, Northfield | 626 yd | |
| Kap Supermarket | 33 Redhill Road, Northfield | 797 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 250 yd | |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 598 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.