Nansen Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3LD 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 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3LE, B8 3JN, B8 3JW, B8 3JQ, B8 3LB, B8 3JX, B8 3QU, B8 3QE, B8 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 3LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 54.4% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 45.6% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 3LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 33.9% | 42.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 43.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 51.9% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3LD this area, 34.1% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 34.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.7% | 10.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 14.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.1% 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 | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 60.5% | 63.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 60.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -77.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.3% | 38.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 32.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 52.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 32.9% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 3.1% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.4% | 37.2% | -34.8% |
| Christian | 7.8% | 46.2% | -38.4% |
| Muslim | 74.1% | 6.5% | 67.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 15.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nansen Road was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nansen Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 793rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2023-09-22 | £232,457 |
| 9 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-30 | £147,421 |
| 37 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2019-07-31 | £136,721 |
| 1 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-07-10 | £163,553 |
| 37 Nansen Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2009-05-08 | £202,209 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3LD 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Other | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 39 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,667 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 | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Alum Rock Road , Saltley B8 1JB | 2out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Hill Primary School Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 716 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 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 2,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,386 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 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,468 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 | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 2,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziryab Executive Buffet | 35-41 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 159 yd | |
| OODLES | 252 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 232 yd | |
| Bro Buns | 2A Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 241 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 262 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 262 yd | |
| Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque | 239 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shot Snooker Club | 10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 225 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Takeaway | 1-3 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 159 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 199 yd | |
| Highfield Fish Bar | 6 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 199 yd | |
| Highfield Fresh Naan | 8 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath | 199 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Junction | Unit 5, 3 Langton Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 485 yd | |
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 683 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 696 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy NASEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 196 yd |
| Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Naseby Road | 338 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 | 210.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.