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Tufnell Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 2QR is located in the Ward End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, B8 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B8 2QP, B8 2QW, B8 2SJ, B8 2SL, B8 2QZ, B8 2QF, B8 2QY, B8 2RY, B8 2QS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 2QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.1%51.8%-2.3% 51.0% 0.8%
Male45.9%48.2%2.3% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of B8 2QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.7%35%0.3% 37.9% -2.9%
Married: Opposite sex42.9%52.1%9.2% 44.2% 7.9%
Separated3.7%2.6%-1.1% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced10.1%4.5%-5.6% 9.1% -4.6%
Widowed8.6%5.8%-2.8% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41%43.8%2.8% 48.4% -4.6%
Good health39.6%38.5%-1.1% 33.6% 4.9%
Fair health12.5%12.3%-0.2% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health5.2%3.3%-1.9% 4.0% -0.7%
Very bad health1.7%2%0.3% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around B8 2QR this area, 35.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications39.9%35.2%-4.7% 18.2% 17.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.9%14.7%2.8% 9.6% 5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.5%12.7%-4.8% 13.4% -0.7%
Apprenticeship1.1%2.9%1.8% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.6%13.4%4.8% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar10.4%18.9%8.5% 33.8% -14.9%
Other10.4%2.3%-8.1% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3.4%4.4%1.0% 1.1% 3.3%
Chinese0%1.3%1.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian1.5%1.8%0.3% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani37.3%55.9%18.6% 2.7% 53.2%
Other Asian2%2%0.0% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African3.9%2%-1.9% 2.5% -0.5%
Black Caribbean2.7%0.9%-1.8% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black1.2%0.2%-1.0% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.5%2%1.5% 0.4% 1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%1.3%-0.4% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0.5%1.3%0.8% 0.8% 0.5%
White42.8%20.7%-22.1% 81.4% -60.7%
Roma0%2.4%2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Arab1.5%1.1%-0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
Other0.5%2.2%1.7% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.1%64.8%-14.3% 83.2% -18.4%
European Union3.2%6.6%3.4% 6.1% 0.5%
Rest of Europe0.2%0.9%0.7% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa2%1.8%-0.2% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia15%25.3%10.3% 5.6% 19.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0.7%0.2% 1.3% -0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK77.6%65%-12.6% 83.2% -18.2%
10+ Years2%18.3%16.3% 9.8% 8.5%
5-10 Years4.4%7.5%3.1% 2.9% 4.6%
2-5 Years2.5%3.5%1.0% 2.2% 1.3%
Less than 2 years13.5%5.7%-7.8% 1.9% 3.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.7% 76.7% -7.0%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries2.9% 1.5% 1.4%
Other Europe1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia7.5% 1.2% 6.3%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held9.9% 13.5% -3.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion12.5% 37.2% -24.7%
Christian11.8% 46.2% -34.4%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Muslim66.9% 6.5% 60.4%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is Tufnell Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tufnell Grove was 144.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% higher than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tufnell Grove has the 33rd highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 843rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,300
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B8 2QR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tufnell Grove are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, B8 2QR

Estimated Average Property Prices for B8 2QR

Average Price
£168,508
Semi-Detached
£172,405
Terraced
£165,585
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tufnell Grove

Average Price
£172,909
Semi-Detached
£193,661
Terraced
£162,533
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tufnell GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002025-09-12 £261,552
17 Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002020-04-07 £186,913
19 Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002018-03-29 £168,433
9 Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£102,5002017-03-20 £153,447
14 Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002016-05-23 £156,173
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B8 2QR

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in B8 2QR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee62
Part-Time Employee53
Looking after home or family51
Retired32
Student (economically inactive)28
Other26
Self-Employed24
Unemployed16
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Human health and social work activities21
Education18
Manufacturing14
Administrative and support service activities12
Construction12
Transport and storage6
Other4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Information and communication2
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Washwood Heath Nursery School
201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY
4out of 4 998 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Road , B8 3QF
3out of 4 1,548 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Adderley Nursery School
1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN
4out of 4 2,621 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 3,009 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB
3out of 4 3,089 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ward End Primary School
Ingleton Road , B8 2RA
3out of 4 301 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sladefield Infant School
Bamville Road , Ward End B8 2TJ
3out of 4 981 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leigh Junior Infant and Nursery School
Leigh Road , Washwood Heath B8 2YH
- not rated 1,156 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Leigh Primary School
Leigh Road , Washwood Heath B8 2YH
3out of 4 1,156 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hodge Hill Primary School
76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD
- not rated 1,217 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hodge Hill College
Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB
3out of 4 884 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY
3out of 4 1,105 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Rockwood Academy
Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG
3out of 4 1,466 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Park View Business and Enterprise School
Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG
- not rated 1,466 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Technology College
Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS
- not rated 1,552 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City College, Birmingham
Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA
- not rated 3,066 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Josiah Mason College
Slade Road , B23 7JH
- not rated 3,466 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 4,188 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 4,188 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aston University Mathematics School
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 4,210 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS
3out of 4 1,552 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Al-Hijrah School
Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US
- not rated 2,826 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Waverley School
Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA
3out of 4 3,038 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Waverley School
Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA
- not rated 3,038 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Starbank School
Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT
3out of 4 3,499 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD
- not rated 337 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bethel Christian School
Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU
- not rated 525 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Braidwood School for the Deaf
Bromford Road , B36 8AF
3out of 4 979 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ward End Community College
962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS
- not rated 1,266 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Birmingham Private School for Boys
68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS
- not rated 1,890 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Come Dine With Us420 Bromford Lane, Hodge Hill316 yd
Elements Desserts4 Farnhurst Road, Birmingham335 yd
West Midlands Fire ServiceWard End Fire Station, Washwood Heath Road724 yd
Lakeside CafeWard End Park, Washwood Heath Road836 yd
Da Fabiano605 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham847 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Barley MowBarley Mow Inn, 117 St Margarets Road634 yd
Ward End Social Club10 St Margarets Road, Birmingham713 yd
Washwood Heath Conservative Club550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham724 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dough and Bun334 Bromford Lane, Hodge Hill328 yd
Classical Fry92 St Margarets Avenue, Birmingham373 yd
Dixy Chicken624 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham820 yd
Kurdish614 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham820 yd
Liido Mandi684 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham877 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bucuresti Magazine629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham886 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hodge Hill College
Bromford Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool875 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed159.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.