Farndon Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3HS 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 Farndon Road, Birmingham, B8 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3BZ, B8 3HH, B8 3HP, B8 3HJ, B8 3HR, B8 3HW, B8 3DA, B8 3HL, B8 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 3HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B8 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 42.7% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 47.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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% | 50.9% | 14.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 32.1% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 3HS this area, 42.9% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 42.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 7.1% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 14.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 12.8% | 1.9% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 67.5% | 69% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 66.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 3.1% | -7.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 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% | 8% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -73.4% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 60.8% 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% | 60.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.1% | 28.2% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 22.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 61.3% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 24% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 2.2% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.4% | 37.2% | -36.8% |
| Christian | 7.1% | 46.2% | -39.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 85.3% | 6.5% | 78.8% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farndon Road was 85.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farndon Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1521st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-02-20 | £195,778 |
| 56 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-02-01 | £174,735 |
| 20 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2021-09-29 | £196,797 |
| 70 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2020-04-03 | £163,405 |
| 22 Farndon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-05-24 | £125,710 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3HS 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) | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 | 510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,152 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 | 2,738 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 | 187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 737 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 | 187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,545 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 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,283 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 | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,363 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 | 157 yd | |
| Uks Fried Chicken | 466 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham | 2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 623 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 869 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 182 yd | |
| Ali's Kebabish | 409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 185 yd | |
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 256 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 303 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 878 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 938 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 938 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 957 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 283 yd | |
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 325 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.