B31 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roundlea Road, 0.1km from Woodcock Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B31 1BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B31 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00045251 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUNDLEA ROAD, B31 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUNDLEA ROAD, B31 1BJ.
292
35
£ 35,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B31 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, B31 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B31 1BJ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B31 1BJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Shenley Academy
Green Meadow Primary School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Weoley Castle Inn0.5 km
- Weoley Castle Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Highlander0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Castle Snax1.0 km
- FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.5 km
- Little Tinkers0.9 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.3 km
- Zeus Juice Outlet0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Wah Hung1.0 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.3 km
- Weoley Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Castle0.9 km
- Sky Kitchen0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Buttercups and Daisies Florist B'Ham0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Hillwood Market News0.3 km
- I J Gibson Family Butchers0.9 km
- Linthornes Ltd1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield2.8 km
- Selly Oak3.1 km
- University (Birmingham)3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B311BJ · Data under Open Government Licence