Greenland Avenue is in Northfield, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4AL is located in the Longbridge & West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenland Avenue, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4AR, B31 4BD, B31 4AZ, B31 4AS, B31 4AX, B31 4AW, B31 4AU, B31 4AY, B31 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 4AL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 57.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 4AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 57.4% | 54.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 26.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.9% | 42.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 26.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 22.8% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 94.7% | 93.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenland Avenue was 120.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenland Avenue has the 43rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1105th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Greenland Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-08-11 | £137,271 |
| 4 Greenland Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2018-12-10 | £134,398 |
| 8 Greenland Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2008-11-07 | £144,515 |
The percentage of student residents living in B31 4AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,812 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 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,924 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 | 2,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,045 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 | 767 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 | 1,714 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 310 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Northfield Fire Station, South Road | 511 yd | |
| Little old cafe limited | 18 West Heath Road, Northfield | 573 yd | |
| Northfield Arts Forum Food Service | Northfield Baptist Church, Bristol Road South | 679 yd | |
| Cafe Munch | 1169 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodpecker Public House | The Oak Walk, Birmingham | 335 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 550 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 572 yd | |
| The Cavalier Pub | Flat, The Cavalier | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minhs Restaurant | 112 Turves Green, Birmingham | 278 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | 83 Turves Green, Birmingham | 359 yd | |
| Moby Dicks | 87 Turves Green, Birmingham | 359 yd | |
| The Station Fish Bar | 1 Station Road, Northfield | 459 yd | |
| Gelato Creamery | Unit 1, Station Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 278 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 30 West Heath Road, Northfield | 573 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 756 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Kap Supermarket | 33 Redhill Road, Northfield | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 434 yd | |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.