Banford Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3EW 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 Banford Avenue, Birmingham, B8 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3EH, B8 3EL, B8 3EN, B8 3EJ, B8 3EP, B8 3NS, B8 3ER, B8 3ED, B8 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 3EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 39.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 46.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 39.1% | 46.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 3EW this area, 32.8% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 32.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 19.4% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.8% 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 | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 45.5% | 53.2% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 50.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 22.4% | 7.8% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -73.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 71.9% | 64.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 25.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 64.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23.7% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 2.2% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 8.3% | 46.2% | -37.9% |
| Muslim | 84.6% | 6.5% | 78.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banford Avenue was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banford Avenue has the 45th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1440th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Banford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-07-22 | £95,211 |
| 4 Banford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2013-05-07 | £159,692 |
| 2 Banford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2009-04-15 | £244,800 |
| 5 Banford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-08-31 | £200,066 |
| 5 Banford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-10-30 | £216,437 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3EW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,942 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 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sladefield Infant School Bamville Road , Ward End B8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Primary School Marchmont Road , B9 5XX | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 3,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiano Pizza | 682 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Roti Wala Dera Ltd | 491 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 337 yd | |
| Lal Qela | 730-732 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 425 yd | |
| McDonald's | Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green | 429 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 710 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Birminghams Allotment Holders | 155 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Alam Halal Butchers | 702 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Bazaar | 664 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 674 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Arfat Kebab House | 684 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Spicy Rooster Hut | 676 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 443 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 443 yd | |
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 750 yd | |
| Bashir & Son Covenience Store | 167 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 914 yd | |
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 1,051 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 | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.