Thurlestone Road is in Longbridge, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4LP 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 Thurlestone Road, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4LS, B31 4LT, B31 4LN, B31 4LY, B31 4LZ, B31 4LL, B31 4LF, B31 4NA, B31 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 4LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 54.2% | 54.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 4LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 41.8% | 45.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.6% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 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 | 51.7% | 55% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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.
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 23.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 20.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 80.2% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 98.8% | 92.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlestone Road was 181.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Frankley Great Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurlestone Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Frankley Great Park and the 609th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 196.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-29 | £237,874 |
| 51 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-08-30 | £223,778 |
| 67 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2022-11-11 | £196,280 |
| 79 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-06-27 | £194,994 |
| 25 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-05-11 | £143,402 |
B31 4LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,036 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,250 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 | 2,194 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 21 High Street, Longbridge | 214 yd | |
| Subway Longbridge | 6 High Street, Longbridge | 214 yd | |
| Costa | 18-19 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 221 yd | |
| Tracey Bakes | 6A Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 230 yd | |
| Greggs | 4 High Street, Longbridge | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 190 yd | |
| The Cambridge | The Cambridge, 6 College Street | 263 yd | |
| Longbridge Beefeater | 2 College Street, Longbridge | 265 yd | |
| The Thurlestone | Thurlestone Road, Birmingham | 458 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club | Busy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 210 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 260 yd | |
| Papa Ge's | 99 Coombes Lane, Birmingham | 505 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1273 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 1,022 yd | |
| Simla | 1285 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 247 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 280 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 379 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.