Faraday Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B32 1LU is located in the Quinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, B32 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B32 1LS, B32 1LT, B32 1NB, B32 1LP, B32 1ND, B32 1NX, B32 1LR, B32 1NT, B32 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B32 1LU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 B32 1LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 35.5% | 53.4% | 17.9% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 32.8% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 43.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.8% | 17.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 14.6% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 30.9% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 73.4% | 59.1% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 72.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 72.2% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 71.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.6% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Avenue was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Quinton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Faraday Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Quinton and the 852nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2025-11-21 | £224,444 |
| 35 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-28 | £176,748 |
| 71 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-05 | £141,399 |
| 73 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-11 | £220,436 |
| 27 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-04-01 | £196,094 |
B32 1LU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B32 1LU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 4,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World's End Infant and Nursery School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| World's End Junior School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Primary School Quinton Road West , B32 1PJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Junior School Quinton Road West , B32 1PJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Infant School Quinton Road West , B32 1PJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings High School Dwellings Lane , Quinton B32 1RJ | - not rated | 778 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School A Specialist Maths and Computing College and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 5,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laces Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT | - not rated | 679 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston School 22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B32 Community hub and kitchen | 1 Faraday Avenue, Birmingham | 193 yd | |
| 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd | 268 Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 534 yd | |
| Starr Cafe | Quinborne Community Association, Ridgacre Road | 731 yd | |
| Lenchs Trust | 80 Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 741 yd | |
| Boni Kidz CIC | St Boniface Church, Quinton Road West | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 211 Worlds End Lane, Birmingham | 271 yd | |
| Lin'S Bar | Quinborne Community Centre, Ridgacre Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 163 Worlds End Lane, Birmingham | 354 yd | |
| Johns Fish Bar | 133 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| Ridge Chippy | 92 Ridgacre Lane, Birmingham | 532 yd | |
| Bob's Fry Inn | 402 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 764 yd | |
| Chop & Wok | 504 Hagley Road West | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLDS END SUPERMARKET | 1 Lower White Road, Birmingham | 264 yd | |
| Co-Op (Quinton) | 143 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 670 yd | |
| Shiraz Supermarket | 534-536 Hagley Road West | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Dwellings Academy DWELLINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 778 yd |
| Quinbourne Community Centre QUINBORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE QUINBORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE RIDGACRE ROAD | 795 yd | |
| Highfield Farm Recreation Ground STOURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.