Area Information for Birmingham, B5 6TW

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Bordesley & Highgate ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B5 6TW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B5 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1991. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Bordesley & Highgate
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 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 (Small Heath and Highgate), 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 in February 2025, when 402 crimes were reported within half a mile of B5 6TW.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birmingham, B5 6TW 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 Birmingham, B5 6TW:

Bishop Street, Birmingham, B5 6JL
Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6TN
Sherlock Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE
Sherlock Street, Birmingham, B5 6NB
Wrentham Street, Birmingham, B5 6QP
Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6TG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B5 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 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 5
Semi-Detached 21
Terraced 51
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 79
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 33% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 15
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 19
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 20
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 79

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 22
Two People 19
Three People 8
Four People 14
Five People 7
Six People 5
Seven People 2
8+ People 2
Total 79

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 20
Family Household 49
Other Household 10
Total 79

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 32
Deprived In One Dimension 21
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 79

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Ladywood constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 125
Female 116
Total 241

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 8
5-9 22
10-14 19
15-19 15
20-24 23
25-29 25
30-34 20
35-39 18
40-44 20
45-49 17
50-54 7
55-59 15
60-64 11
65-69 8
70-74 1
75-79 4
80-84 4
85+ 2
Total 239

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B5 6TW 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 94
Married 75
Separated 3
Divorced 9
Widowed 10
Total 191

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 105
Good 88
Fair 37
Bad 5
Very Bad 6
Total 241

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) 60
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 47
Other 9
Total 191

Ethnic Group Embed This

Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 17% so.

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 41
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 17
Pakistani 22
Bangladeshi 24
Chinese 20
Other Asian 13
Black African 35
Black Caribbean 27
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 11
Other 17
Total 242

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 115
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 23
Middle East and Asia 72
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 240

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 32% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 115
10+ Years 76
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 18
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 240

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 B5 6TW.

Passport(s) Held
None 22
United Kingdom 162
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 7
Middle East or Asia 26
North America or Caribbean 5
British Overseas Territories 0

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 39
Christian 72
Buddhist 4
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 97
Sikh 15
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 12
Total 239

Economic Activity Embed This

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 59
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 25
Retired 19
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 19
Total 192

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 11
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 89

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 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 24
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 17
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 8
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 37
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 29
Full-time Student 23
Total 190

Birmingham, B5 6TW is within the Small Heath and Highgate policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 402 crimes were reported within half a mile of B5 6TW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 402 crimes committed near B5 6TW
Neighbourhood Team Address Small Heath and Highgate
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2739

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 B5 6TW. 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 B5 6TW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Birmingham New Street 0.6 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 0.6 miles
Bordesley 0.7 miles
Five Ways 0.8 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 1 mile
Small Heath 1.5 miles
Jewellery Quarter 1.6 miles
Duddeston 1.6 miles
Adderley Park 1.8 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.2 miles
Tyseley 2.6 miles
Aston 2.6 miles
Selly Oak 2.6 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 2.9 miles
Spring Road 3 miles
Hall Green 3.1 miles
Perry Barr 3.2 miles
Bournville 3.3 miles
Acocks Green 3.5 miles
Gravelly Hill 3.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest is Chandos Primary School, approximately 370 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest is Ark St Alban's Academy, approximately 560 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ark St Alban's Academy 560 yards May 2024
    
Riverside Virtual College 790 yards  
City Academy 0.6 miles March 2023
    
Heritage Academy 0.6 miles  
Edgbaston College 0.9 miles  
Redstone Academy for Boys 0.9 miles  
Redstone Academy for Girls 0.9 miles  
Birmingham Ormiston Academy 0.9 miles May 2023
    
City United Academy (CUA) 1.1 miles  
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 1.2 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest is Bellevue Medical Centre, approximately 770 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 Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest is Edgbaston Dental Centre, 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 Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest is Birmingham Children's Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B5 6TW. The nearest is Peter E Waite (Optometrist), approximately 630 yards 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.