Thurlestone Road is in Longbridge, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4PD 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 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4QY, B31 4QX, B31 4PL, B31 4QS, B31 4PJ, B31 4PW, B31 4SB, B31 4RA, B31 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 4PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.6% | 53% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 39.4% | 34.9% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 39.6% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 38.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 21.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 20.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.5% | 94.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlestone Road was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Longbridge & West Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurlestone Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Longbridge & West Heath and the 471st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-07-09 | £147,587 |
| 194 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-09-15 | £238,000 |
| 194 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2007-10-19 | £250,274 |
| 251 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,950 | 2004-04-29 | £254,484 |
| 194 Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-12-11 | £223,125 |
B31 4PD 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,794 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 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 849 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community 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 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,291 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 | 4,607 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 | 3,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 3,422 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Bakes | 6A Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 499 yd | |
| Costa | 18-19 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 585 yd | |
| Culmington Hall | Culmington Road, Birmingham | 596 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 99 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 665 yd | |
| KFC | 21 High Street, Longbridge | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thurlestone | Thurlestone Road, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 570 yd | |
| The Cambridge | The Cambridge, 6 College Street | 713 yd | |
| Longbridge Beefeater | 2 College Street, Longbridge | 718 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club | Busy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Ge's | 99 Coombes Lane, Birmingham | 45 yd | |
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 524 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 697 yd | |
| Fairfax Fish Fry | 67-69 Merrishaw Road, Birmingham | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 675 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cofton Primary School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 829 yd | |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.