Area Information for Birmingham, B5 7AG

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 7AG, 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 June 1997. 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 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 (City Centre), 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 659 crimes were reported within half a mile of B5 7AG.

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 7AG 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 7AG:

Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AA
Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7BE
Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AF
Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AH
Southacre Avenue, Birmingham, B5 7DL
Sugden Grove, Birmingham, B5 7DH

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 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 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 250
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 267
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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) - 78% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 26
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 203
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 264

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 157
Two People 83
Three People 13
Four People 7
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 263

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 157
Family Household 81
Other Household 26
Total 264

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 154
Deprived In One Dimension 93
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 265

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 50% male.

Gender
Male 268
Female 267
Total 535

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Bordesley & Highgate 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 16
5-9 15
10-14 4
15-19 38
20-24 153
25-29 109
30-34 94
35-39 49
40-44 19
45-49 11
50-54 12
55-59 4
60-64 4
65-69 3
70-74 1
75-79 0
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 534

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of B5 7AG there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 76% 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 406
Married 61
Separated 4
Divorced 24
Widowed 2
Total 497

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 300
Good 192
Fair 32
Bad 7
Very Bad 3
Total 534

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

B5 7AG and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 63% 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) 316
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 82
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 21
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 32
Other 12
Total 498

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 35% 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 186
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 38
Pakistani 15
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 131
Other Asian 20
Black African 66
Black Caribbean 29
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 7
Other 19
Total 534

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), only 41% 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 218
European Union 76
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 43
Middle East and Asia 173
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 18
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 534

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), only 41% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 15% 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 218
10+ Years 80
5-10 Years 57
2-5 Years 68
Less Than 2 Years 111
Total 534

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 7AG.

Passport(s) Held
None 29
United Kingdom 246
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 79
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 27
Middle East or Asia 140
North America or Caribbean 6
Central and South America 1
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 259
Christian 137
Buddhist 13
Hindu 24
Jewish 0
Muslim 53
Sikh 4
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 38
Total 532

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bordesley & Highgate ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 42% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 173
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 9
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 211
Retired 6
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 13
Total 498

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 26
Professional Occupations 97
Associate Professional Occupations 40
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 26
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 26
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 29
Total 272

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 91
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 208
Total 499

Birmingham, B5 7AG is within the City Centre policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 659 crimes were reported within half a mile of B5 7AG.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 659 crimes committed near B5 7AG
Neighbourhood Team Address City Centre
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2732

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 7AG. 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 7AG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B5 7AG. The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Birmingham New Street 710 yards
Birmingham Moor Street 0.5 miles
Five Ways 0.6 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 0.8 miles
Bordesley 0.9 miles
Jewellery Quarter 1.3 miles
Duddeston 1.6 miles
Small Heath 1.8 miles
Adderley Park 2 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.2 miles
Aston 2.5 miles
Selly Oak 2.6 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 2.8 miles
Tyseley 2.8 miles
Perry Barr 3 miles
Spring Road 3.3 miles
Bournville 3.3 miles
Hall Green 3.3 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 3.4 miles
Gravelly Hill 3.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B5 7AG. The nearest is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, approximately 210 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B5 7AG. The nearest is Riverside Virtual College, approximately 340 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Riverside Virtual College 340 yards  
City Academy 560 yards March 2023
    
Ark St Alban's Academy 0.6 miles May 2024
    
Edgbaston College 0.7 miles  
City United Academy (CUA) 0.9 miles  
Birmingham Ormiston Academy 0.9 miles May 2023
    
Heritage Academy 0.9 miles  
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 1 mile  
Jewellery Quarter Academy 1.1 miles May 2022
    
Redstone Academy for Boys 1.2 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B5 7AG. The nearest is Homeless Health Exchange, approximately 690 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 7AG. The nearest is BCHC - Special Care, approximately 690 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 Birmingham, B5 7AG. The nearest is Birmingham Children's Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B5 7AG. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Ltd, approximately 710 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.