Farndon Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3BZ is located in the Alum Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farndon Road, Birmingham, B8 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3HS, B8 3HP, B8 3HH, B8 3HW, B8 3HR, B8 3HJ, B8 3HT, B8 3DA, B8 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 3BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 30.1% | 37.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 48.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 47% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 33.8% | -10.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around B8 3BZ this area, 40.5% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 40.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 9.3% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 18.6% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.3% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.4% 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 | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 67.5% | 73.7% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 71.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 4.8% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -77.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 59.3% | 58.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.1% | 33.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 27.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 58.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 30% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 1.8% | -24.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.2% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.4% | 37.2% | -33.8% |
| Christian | 4.1% | 46.2% | -42.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 86.2% | 6.5% | 79.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farndon Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farndon Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 437th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-12-17 | £178,284 |
| 43 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2018-12-05 | £233,393 |
| 33 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-07-01 | £190,514 |
| 27 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-10-29 | £242,697 |
| 43 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2015-09-14 | £186,006 |
B8 3BZ 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 B8 3BZ 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 | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 167 yd | |
| Uks Fried Chicken | 466 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 214 yd | |
| Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham | 2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham | 286 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 334 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 661 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 858 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Kebabish | 409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 165 yd | |
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 285 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 334 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 856 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 899 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 899 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 996 yd | |
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 315 yd | |
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 364 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 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 | 179.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.