The B31 2SL postcode is in Birmingham, Birmingham postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the B31 2SL area, explore the B31 2SL Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B31 2SL area, visit the B31 2SL House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B31 |
| Ward | Northfield |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Longbridge North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Northfield |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Birmingham, Northfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 9238 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Commuters with young families / Households in terraces and flats / Ethnically Diverse Metropolitan Living, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Southside Fish Bar, Takeaway Shop
Address: 1191 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Bellas Pizza & Desserts, Takeaway Shop
Address: 1155 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Saffron Lounge, Takeaway Shop
Address: 1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Cafe Munch, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 1169 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Bob Shop 8, Retailers - Other
Address: 1147 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Delta Wine, Retailers - Other
Address: Flat, 1193 Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2SL
Puzzles Nursery, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: 1145 Bristol Road South, Weoley, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Tex-mex, Other Catering Premises
Address: 1151 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
7 Spice Indian Restaurant, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Little Dessert Shop, Takeaway Shop
Address: 1189 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
Orizont, Retailers - Other
Address: 1143 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL
The nearest places is Longbridge(0.57 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Longbridge(0.61 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | B31 2SW (0.13 mi) | Details |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B31 5AB (0.45 mi) | Details |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsSecondary, Good | 11-16 | B31 4BP (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Turves Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | B31 4BP (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Turves Green Boys' SchoolSecondary, Inadequate | 11-18 | B31 4BS (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B31 5QD (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B31 4RD (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Bellfield Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | B31 1PT (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC)Primary, Good | 3-7 | B31 1PT (0.83 mi) | Details |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | B45 8TD (0.88 mi) | Details |
| St Laurence Church Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-7 | B31 2DJ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| St Laurence Church Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | B31 2DJ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| The Orchards Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B31 1TX (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is ST HELIERS MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.54 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| st heliers medical practiceActive15 st heliers road, northfield, birmingham | 01214781850 | B31 1QT |
| west heath surgeryActivewest heath surgery, 196 west heath road, birmingham | 01214761135 | B31 3HB |
| woodland road surgeryActivewoodland road surgery, 57 woodland rd,northfield, birmingham | 01214751065 | B31 2HZ |
| great park medical groupActivehollymoor medical centre, manor pk grove,northfield, birmingham | 01214769191 | B31 5ER |
The population of B312SL is 326 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1523), Between 25 to 34 (1174), and Between 55 to 64 (1133).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 242 people, followed by African with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 79 adults have Level 4, while 45 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (402), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (338).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (145), followed by No religion (133).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (49) followed by Intermediate occupations (46), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (621), and 332 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1816) and Middle East and Asia (63).