West View is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3RN is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross 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 West View, Birmingham, B8 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3RL, B8 2PY, B8 3RP, B9 5UZ, B8 2PX, B8 2PE, B8 3RR, B9 5TX, B9 5TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 3RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 52.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.9% | 39.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 45.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 8% | 2.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 3RN 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 34.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 18.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 11.1% | 5.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.5% 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 | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 37.5% | 52.4% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 49.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 30.7% | 19.5% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -61.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 69.3% | 72.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 20.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 72.3% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 17.6% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 2.3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 13.6% | 46.2% | -32.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 66.2% | 6.5% | 59.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West View was 178.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West View has the 18th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 605th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 West View, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2026-01-07 | £123,611 |
| 11 West View, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-12-19 | £125,372 |
| 7 West View, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-23 | £190,755 |
| 5 West View, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-11-29 | £275,727 |
| 14 West View, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-04-26 | £134,544 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3RN 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 | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Gumbleberrys Close , Off Cotterills Lane B8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Junior School Alston Road , Bordesley Green B9 5UN | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Infant School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Academy 14 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trade Based Training Units 10,11 and 16 Stechford Trading Estate , Lyndon Road B33 8BU | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa'S Kitchen | 153 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 401 yd | |
| Stechford Social Working Mens Club | Northcote Road, Birmingham | 452 yd | |
| Shahi Masala | 8 Burney Lane, Birmingham | 458 yd | |
| Cafe Coffea | 8 Burney Lane, Birmingham | 458 yd | |
| S'More Desserts Ltd | 81 Caldwell Road, Birmingham | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Birminghams Allotment Holders | 155 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 401 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 824 yd | |
| Station Inn Hotel & Bar | Station Inn Hotel & Bar, 193 Station Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Bay | 211 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 259 yd | |
| Bens Pizza Master | 111 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 606 yd | |
| Ling Tung Takeaway | 98 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 646 yd | |
| Pavlos Fish Bar | 844 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 744 yd | |
| Bobby Variety Bites | 767 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 744 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 756 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 756 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 199 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 823 yd | |
| Bashir & Son Covenience Store | 167 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy BURNEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Stechford Cascades (Closed) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Stechford Leisure Centre STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Beaufort Park) COLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.