Mendip Avenue is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3JW 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 Mendip Avenue, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3JN, B8 3LD, B8 3LE, B8 3JJ, B8 3JP, B8 3JQ, B8 3JX, B8 3JU, B8 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B8 3JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 33.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 54.6% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.6% | 47.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 3JW this area, 44.1% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 44.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 25.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.2% 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 | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 54.9% | 67.7% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 65.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 3.8% | -9.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -77.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 53% | 58.1% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.2% | 32.9% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 27.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.2% | 58.1% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 2.8% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 7% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.4% | 37.2% | -34.8% |
| Christian | 5.8% | 46.2% | -40.4% |
| Muslim | 88.3% | 6.5% | 81.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Avenue was 168.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mendip Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 668th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mendip Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-10-23 | £148,440 |
| 9 Mendip Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-02-23 | £139,463 |
| 1 Mendip Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-05-04 | £116,099 |
| 16 Mendip Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2008-02-08 | £295,659 |
| 12 Mendip Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2008-01-30 | £295,167 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3JW 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Other | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,095 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 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 430 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 | 246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,165 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 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OODLES | 252 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 188 yd | |
| Ziryab Executive Buffet | 35-41 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 205 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| Gioia Parlour | 260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque | 239 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 267 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 744 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 762 yd | |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club | 550 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 162 yd | |
| Premier Takeaway | 1-3 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 205 yd | |
| Top Fried Chicken | 230 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 225 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 204 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| Bilal Sweet Centre | 218 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 561 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 745 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 775 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 131 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 277 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.