Turves Green is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4BZ 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 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4DA, B31 4BY, B31 3ST, B31 3SS, B31 4ES, B31 4BT, B31 4DG, B31 4ET, B31 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 4BZ is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 51.7% | 46% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 54% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 4BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 46% | 51.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 27.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 30.8% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 45.2% | 11.6% | 33.6% | 11.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 26.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 25.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 79.9% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 92.5% | 82.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 82.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turves Green was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turves Green has the 25th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 1254th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-06 | £191,203 |
| 315 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2015-10-01 | £206,852 |
| 315 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2007-03-16 | £225,114 |
| 315 Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2007-03-16 | £225,114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Alvechurch Road , West Heath B31 3PN | - not rated | 1,144 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 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,289 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 | 5,164 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 | 4,909 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 | 3,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,658 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 | 1,747 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,613 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 | 2,710 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,842 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 | 118 yd | |
| Culmington Hall | Culmington Road, Birmingham | 247 yd | |
| Fairfax Cafe | 133 Fairfax Road, Northfield | 457 yd | |
| Tracey Bakes | 6A Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 524 yd | |
| Costa | 18-19 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 616 yd | |
| The Woodpecker Public House | The Oak Walk, Birmingham | 694 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club | Busy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane | 760 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 764 yd | |
| The Cavalier Pub | Flat, The Cavalier | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Fish Fry | 67-69 Merrishaw Road, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| Spice Land | 127 Fairfax Road, Northfield | 457 yd | |
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 556 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 721 yd | |
| Minhs Restaurant | 112 Turves Green, Birmingham | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 628 yd | |
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 773 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 790 yd | |
| Kap Supermarket | 33 Redhill Road, Northfield | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 657 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 820 yd | |
| Cofton Primary School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,012 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.