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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.1%49.5%0.4% 51.0% -1.5%
Male50.9%50.5%-0.4% 49.0% 1.5%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.1%37.7%7.6% 37.9% -0.2%
Married: Opposite sex55.1%48.7%-6.4% 44.2% 4.5%
Separated4.8%4%-0.8% 2.2% 1.8%
Divorced3.6%3%-0.6% 9.1% -6.1%
Widowed6.5%6.6%0.1% 6.1% 0.5%

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 health36.4%47%10.6% 48.4% -1.4%
Good health44.2%33.8%-10.4% 33.6% 0.2%
Fair health11.4%10.3%-1.1% 12.7% -2.4%
Bad health5.8%6.6%0.8% 4.0% 2.6%
Very bad health2.2%2.3%0.1% 1.2% 1.1%

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 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.7%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 Levels11.3%13%1.7% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship0%2.7%2.7% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.6%12.6%4.0% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar7.1%18.6%11.5% 33.8% -15.2%
Other12.8%3.3%-9.5% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.4%0.2%-2.2% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese0.4%0%-0.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.6%0.5%-2.1% 3.1% -2.6%
Pakistani67.5%73.7%6.2% 2.7% 71.0%
Other Asian10.1%4.8%-5.3% 1.6% 3.2%
Black African2.2%6.9%4.7% 2.5% 4.4%
Black Caribbean0.7%0.9%0.2% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black3%0.5%-2.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.9%0%-0.9% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
White5%4.4%-0.6% 81.4% -77.0%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab3.4%1.2%-2.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Other0.2%4.4%4.2% 1.6% 2.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.7% 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 Kingdom59.3%58.7%-0.6% 83.2% -24.5%
European Union3.2%4.8%1.6% 6.1% -1.3%
Africa2.8%3%0.2% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia34.1%33.3%-0.8% 5.6% 27.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.2%-0.4% 1.3% -1.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.1%58.4%-0.7% 83.2% -24.8%
10+ Years2.8%30%27.2% 9.8% 20.2%
5-10 Years2.6%6.8%4.2% 2.9% 3.9%
2-5 Years9.5%3%-6.5% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years25.9%1.8%-24.1% 1.9% -0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.9% 76.7% 0.2%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Romania2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Southern Asia9.2% 1.2% 8.0%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held5.5% 13.5% -8.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion3.4% 37.2% -33.8%
Christian4.1% 46.2% -42.1%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim86.2% 6.5% 79.7%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is Farndon Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,300
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in B8 3BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farndon Road are based on 90 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 Farndon Road, Birmingham, B8 3BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B8 3BZ

Average Price
£210,512
Semi-Detached
£212,164
Terraced
£207,759
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farndon Road

Average Price
£164,247
Semi-Detached
£215,786
Terraced
£158,520
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farndon Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
33 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£145,0002020-12-17 £178,284
43 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£178,0002018-12-05 £233,393
33 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£126,0002016-07-01 £190,514
27 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002015-10-29 £242,697
43 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£116,0002015-09-14 £186,006
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B8 3BZ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee60
Looking after home or family59
Student (economically inactive)35
Part-Time Employee35
Other30
Long-Term Sick or disabled22
Retired21
Self-Employed20
Unemployed10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Transport and storage17
Accommodation and food service activities12
Education10
Manufacturing8
Administrative and support service activities7
Construction6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Human health and social work activities3
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Financial and insurance activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Other1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

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 1,823 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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Gelato Shack372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham167 yd
Uks Fried Chicken466 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham214 yd
Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham286 yd
Gioia Parlour260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham334 yd
Burger and Sauce262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham395 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Big Shot Snooker Club10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath661 yd
Washwood Heath Conservative Club550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham858 yd
Bridge HouseBridge Road, Birmingham900 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ali's Kebabish409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham165 yd
Parathawala401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham168 yd
Shazees Kitchen318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham285 yd
Biryani Guys292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham334 yd
Roti & Curry JunctionUnit 5, 3 Langton Road412 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bucuresti Magazine629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham856 yd
Azad Supermarket733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham899 yd
Lidl Uk GmbhAlum Rock Road, Birmingham899 yd
Pak Supermarket42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham996 yd
Discount Supermarket850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed)
Naseby Road
315 yd
Rockwood Academy
NASEBY ROAD
artificial grass pitch364 yd
Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed)
757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road
health and fitness suite885 yd
Saltley Wellbeing Centre
BROADWAY AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite962 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 speed179.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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