Turves Green is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4BY is located in the Longbridge & West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 2011-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4ET, B31 4EU, B31 4BS, B31 4BZ, B31 4EE, B31 4ES, B31 4BT, B31 3ST, B31 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 4BY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.4% 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 | 50.9% | 58.4% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 7.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 41.6% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -7.4% |
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 | 31.3% | 28.3% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 35.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 19% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 32.9% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 27.3% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 24% | 9.4% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
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 4BY this area, 37.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 37.1% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 15.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 86.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.9% | 88.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turves Green was 254.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.4% higher than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turves Green has the 12th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 335th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 76 Saxon Court, 300 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-09-30 | £61,904 |
| Flat 42 Saxon Court, 300 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,250 | 2024-05-31 | £105,325 |
| Flat 35 Saxon Court, 300 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-11-03 | £101,111 |
| Flat 41 Saxon Court, 300 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2023-04-28 | £68,515 |
| Flat 42 Saxon Court, 300 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-06-16 | £92,496 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B31 4BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,686 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 | 418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Alvechurch Road , West Heath B31 3PN | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 5,288 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 | 4,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,557 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 | 1,627 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,541 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 | 2,590 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M and D Court Catering | Office, 300 Turves Green | 7 yd | |
| Culmington Hall | Culmington Road, Birmingham | 300 yd | |
| Fairfax Cafe | 133 Fairfax Road, Northfield | 463 yd | |
| Tracey Bakes | 6A Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 559 yd | |
| Costa | 18-19 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodpecker Public House | The Oak Walk, Birmingham | 589 yd | |
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 634 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 641 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club | Busy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane | 692 yd | |
| The Cavalier Pub | Flat, The Cavalier | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Fish Fry | 67-69 Merrishaw Road, Birmingham | 433 yd | |
| Spice Land | 127 Fairfax Road, Northfield | 463 yd | |
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| Minhs Restaurant | 112 Turves Green, Birmingham | 669 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 626 yd | |
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 670 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 792 yd | |
| Kap Supermarket | 33 Redhill Road, Northfield | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 568 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 801 yd | |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Cofton Primary School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 987 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.