Ludlow Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3BY is located in the Alum Rock 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 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, B8 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3BN, B8 3AS, B8 3BX, B8 3DT, B8 3DS, B8 3BS, B8 3AP, B8 3BP, B8 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 3BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 51.7% | 55.9% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.1% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 3BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 32.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 54.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 58.3% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3BY this area, 40.2% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 40.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 16.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 14.5% | 4.1% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 67.8% | 67.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 64.4% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -78.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 55% | 52.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.5% | 30.3% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 24.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 52.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 27% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 4.7% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.5% | 37.2% | -36.7% |
| Christian | 3.7% | 46.2% | -42.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 92.4% | 6.5% | 85.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludlow Road was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludlow Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 800th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £86,920 | 2026-03-02 | £86,920 |
| 26 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-12-15 | £185,734 |
| 36 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-09-08 | £138,789 |
| 12 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,250 | 2021-01-28 | £164,511 |
| 58 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-03-21 | £147,379 |
B8 3BY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3BY 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 | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 112 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre 334 Bordesley Green Road , B8 1BY | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Cherrywood Centre , Burbidge Road B9 4US | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham | 2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 192 yd | |
| Uks Fried Chicken | 466 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 236 yd | |
| Roti Wala Dera Ltd | 491 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 335 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 712 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 120 yd | |
| Ali's Kebabish | 409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 123 yd | |
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 314 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 920 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 920 yd | |
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,061 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,062 yd | |
| Akasaja Local Shop and Limited | 437-441 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 571 yd | |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus) BORDESLEY GREEN | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.