Hopwood Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4PR 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 Hopwood Grove, Birmingham, B31 4PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4NT, B31 4NS, B31 4PP, B31 4PN, B31 4NL, B31 4NU, B31 4PW, B31 4QU, B31 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B31 4PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 44.9% | 49.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 33.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 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 | 41.8% | 41.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 27% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 13.1% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 22.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.5% | 89.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopwood Grove was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Longbridge & West Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hopwood Grove has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Longbridge & West Heath and the 638th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hopwood Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-25 | £250,000 |
| 15 Hopwood Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-17 | £241,680 |
| 11 Hopwood Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-04-22 | £252,000 |
| 4 Hopwood Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-02-14 | £254,030 |
| 8 Hopwood Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-07-27 | £206,807 |
B31 4PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,988 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 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Junior School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 2out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Infant School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,532 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 | 4,456 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 | 3,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,673 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 | 2,379 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 3,647 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,783 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 | 694 yd | |
| Costa | 18-19 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 760 yd | |
| KFC | 21 High Street, Longbridge | 768 yd | |
| Subway Longbridge | 6 High Street, Longbridge | 768 yd | |
| Greggs | 4 High Street, Longbridge | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thurlestone | Thurlestone Road, Birmingham | 246 yd | |
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 738 yd | |
| The Cambridge | The Cambridge, 6 College Street | 793 yd | |
| Longbridge Beefeater | 2 College Street, Longbridge | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Ge's | 99 Coombes Lane, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 710 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cofton Primary School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 960 yd | |
| Cofton Park LOW HILL LANE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.