Farndon Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3HR is located in the Alum Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 2010-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farndon Road, Birmingham, B8 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3HS, B8 3HN, B8 3HL, B8 3BZ, B8 3HP, B8 3HW, B8 3HH, B8 3HJ, B8 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 3HR 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 3HR 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 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farndon Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 634th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2015-12-04 | £158,428 |
| 73 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2007-03-30 | £146,792 |
| 85 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2007-02-16 | £251,698 |
| 35 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2005-12-07 | £156,971 |
| 43 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2005-08-22 | £191,610 |
B8 3HR 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 3HR 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 , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,073 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 | 1,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,559 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 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,266 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 | 776 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 1,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| Uks Fried Chicken | 466 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 294 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 373 yd | |
| Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham | 2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham | 390 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 664 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 777 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 965 yd | |
| Barley Mow | Barley Mow Inn, 117 St Margarets Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Kebabish | 409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 270 yd | |
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 272 yd | |
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 334 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 372 yd | |
| Latif's Grill & Pizza | 109 Glenpark Road, Birmingham | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 801 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 922 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 922 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 983 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 233 yd | |
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 317 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.