Area Information for Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW

Ash Drive in Northfield is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Frankley Great Park ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Northfield. This page combines information for the address Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B31 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B31 5JW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Frankley Great Park
Constituency Birmingham Northfield * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 60 property sales in Ash Drive, B31 5JW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Longbridge), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW:

Elm Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JQ
Parkside Way, Birmingham, B31 5ES
Larch Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5HB
Sedgebourne Way, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5HQ
Dordale Close, Birmingham, B31 5HY
Parkside Way, Birmingham, B31 5DZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B31 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 60 property sales in Ash Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 17
Semi-Detached 36
Terraced 98
Flat (Purpose-Built) 25
Flat (Converted) 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 178
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 41% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 49
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 30
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 73
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 2
Total 179

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 66
Two People 52
Three People 35
Four People 14
Five People 6
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 176

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 65
Family Household 101
Other Household 11
Total 177

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 96
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 32
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 178

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Northfield constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 191
Female 205
Total 396

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 32
5-9 33
10-14 24
15-19 32
20-24 21
25-29 21
30-34 34
35-39 35
40-44 31
45-49 40
50-54 29
55-59 18
60-64 15
65-69 13
70-74 5
75-79 5
80-84 1
85+ 5
Total 394

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B31 5JW does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 165
Married 75
Separated 13
Divorced 39
Widowed 5
Total 297

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 200
Good 134
Fair 50
Bad 12
Very Bad 0
Total 396

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 87
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 53
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 56
Other 3
Total 298

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 85% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 337
Mixed Ethnicity 30
Indian 2
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 15
Arab 1
Other 6
Total 396

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 367
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 396

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 367
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 396

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B31 5JW.

Passport(s) Held
None 77
United Kingdom 310
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
North America or Caribbean 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 201
Christian 174
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 15
Total 396

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Frankley Great Park ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 47% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 140
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 19
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 5
Total 300

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 45
Associate Professional Occupations 24
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 34
Skilled Trades Occupations 23
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 201

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 48
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 41
Semi-Routine Occupation 29
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 31
Full-time Student 24
Total 297

Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW is within the Longbridge policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Ash Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Longbridge
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2742

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Northfield. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B31 5JW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest railway station is Longbridge, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Longbridge 0.8 miles
Northfield 1.4 miles
Kings Norton 2.8 miles
Barnt Green 2.9 miles
Bournville 3.4 miles
Selly Oak 3.8 miles
Alvechurch 4.1 miles
University (Birmingham) 4.2 miles
Old Hill 5.3 miles
Rowley Regis 5.4 miles
Wythall 5.7 miles
Five Ways 5.9 miles
Bromsgrove 5.9 miles
Cradley Heath 6.1 miles
Yardley Wood 6.2 miles
Whitlocks End 6.2 miles
Earlswood (West Midlands) 6.3 miles
Langley Green 6.3 miles
Lye (West Midlands) 6.4 miles
Shirley (West Midlands) 6.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest is Colmers Farm Primary School, approximately 760 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Colmers Farm Primary School 760 yards
    
Forestdale Primary School half a mile
    
St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy 0.7 miles
    
The Meadows Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Rednal Hill Infant School 0.8 miles
    
Rednal Hill Junior School 0.8 miles
    
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School 0.9 miles
    
St James Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest is Colmers School and Sixth Form College, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Colmers School and Sixth Form College half a mile
    
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy 0.9 miles
    
Turves Green Boys' School 1.2 miles
    
The Edge Academy 1.2 miles
    
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls 1.2 miles
    
Waseley Hills High School 1.6 miles
    
King Edward VI Five Ways School 2 miles
    
E-ACT Shenley Academy 2.1 miles
    
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 2.2 miles
    
Bournville School (All Through) 2.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest is Great Park Medical Group, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest is Hollymoor Tower Dental Surgery, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest is Hillis Lodge, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hillis Lodge 230 yards
Reaside Clinic half a mile
Priory Hospital Barnt Green 1.8 miles
West Heath Hospital 1.8 miles
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital 1.9 miles
Cygnet Wast Hills 2.5 miles
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre 3.4 miles
Oleaster 3.9 miles
Barberry 4 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Ash Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5JW. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Longbridge, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in B31 5JW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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