Area Information for Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN

Spencer Street in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood. This page combines information for the address Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B18 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Constituency Birmingham Ladywood * 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

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, 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 (Jewellery Quarter), 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 Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN.

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 Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN 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 Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN:

Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DL
Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DD
Branston Street, Birmingham, B18 6BT
Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BS
Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6JR
Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6JT

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B18 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Spencer Street, Birmingham consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 86
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 20
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Spencer Street, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 64% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 6
Owned with Mortgage 31
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 71
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 117

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 45
Two People 52
Three People 17
Four People 2
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 117

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 55
Other Household 17
Total 117

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 87
Deprived In One Dimension 25
Deprived In Two Dimensions 5
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 117

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around B18 6DN however is predominantly male (57%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 122
Female 91
Total 213

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 3
10-14 2
15-19 4
20-24 50
25-29 53
30-34 42
35-39 14
40-44 18
45-49 5
50-54 6
55-59 3
60-64 5
65-69 0
70-74 0
75-79 0
80-84 0
85+ 1
Total 212

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of B18 6DN there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 72% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 154
Married 37
Separated 0
Divorced 8
Widowed 1
Total 200

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 109
Good 88
Fair 13
Bad 1
Very Bad 2
Total 213

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Spencer Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 64% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 128
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 45
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 10
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5
No GCSEs or Equivalent 5
Other 2
Total 200

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 71% 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 151
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 11
Pakistani 6
Chinese 7
Other Asian 2
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 7
Arab 9
Other 5
Total 216

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 153
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 19
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 213

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 153
10+ Years 10
5-10 Years 15
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 24
Total 214

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B18 6DN.

Passport(s) Held
None 2
United Kingdom 160
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 11
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 116
Christian 62
Buddhist 4
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 16
Sikh 2
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 214

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 64% 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 127
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 14
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 38
Retired 1
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 0
Total 200

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 17
Professional Occupations 63
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 162

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 55
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 49
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 19
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 6
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 7
Semi-Routine Occupation 18
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 5
Full-time Student 38
Total 202

Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN is within the Jewellery Quarter 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 Spencer Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Jewellery Quarter
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/3582

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 B18 6DN. 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 B18 6DN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Jewellery Quarter 330 yards
Birmingham Snow Hill 0.5 miles
Birmingham New Street 0.8 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 1 mile
Five Ways 1.2 miles
Duddeston 1.6 miles
Bordesley 1.7 miles
Aston 2 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 2 miles
Perry Barr 2 miles
Adderley Park 2.3 miles
The Hawthorns 2.6 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 2.6 miles
Small Heath 2.7 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.8 miles
Gravelly Hill 3 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 3.1 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 3.1 miles
Selly Oak 3.4 miles
Tyseley 3.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest is St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown, approximately 510 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest is Jewellery Quarter Academy, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Jewellery Quarter Academy 650 yards May 2022
    
Nishkam High School 0.5 miles April 2014
    
City United Academy (CUA) 0.5 miles  
Holte School 0.9 miles October 2023
    
Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 mile May 2023
    
Aston Manor Academy 1 mile June 2017
    
Aston University Engineering Academy 1 mile January 2022
    
Star King Solomon Academy (All Through) 1 mile September 2024
City Academy 1.1 miles March 2023
    
Riverside Virtual College 1.1 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest is Hockley Medical Practice, approximately 550 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 Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest is Farm Street Dental Practice, approximately 0.5 miles 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 Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest is Birmingham Children's Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DN. The nearest is Visioncare at Home North West Limited, 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 B18 6DN

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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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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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