Nansen Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3JR 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 Nansen Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3JT, B8 3JS, B8 3PJ, B8 3PH, B8 3JZ, B8 3QL, B8 3QN, B8 3QJ, B8 3JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 3JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 39.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 47.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 48.7% | 44.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 33.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 3JR this area, 43.6% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 43.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 25.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 9% | 4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.5% 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 | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 67.1% | 76.3% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 73.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -77.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
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 | 59.7% | 60.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.1% | 33.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 27.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 60.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 29% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 3.7% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.7% | 37.2% | -34.5% |
| Christian | 4.5% | 46.2% | -41.7% |
| Muslim | 89% | 6.5% | 82.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nansen Road was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nansen Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 992nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-26 | £170,802 |
| 141 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-10-01 | £177,100 |
| 147 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-09-08 | £177,100 |
| 155 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-03-08 | £227,566 |
| 153 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-01-31 | £182,216 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,358 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 | 132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | 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 | 132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,358 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 | 1,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,493 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 | 1,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 1,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 478 yd | |
| The Gelato Shack | 372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 484 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 485 yd | |
| OODLES | 252 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 494 yd | |
| Ziryab Executive Buffet | 35-41 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 614 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 736 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,003 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 1,065 yd | |
| Barley Mow | Barley Mow Inn, 117 St Margarets Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latif's Grill & Pizza | 109 Glenpark Road, Birmingham | 81 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 460 yd | |
| Shazees Kitchen | 318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 473 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 476 yd | |
| Parathawala | 401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 749 yd | |
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 856 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 860 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,052 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 101 yd | |
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 224 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 | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.