John Bright Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 1BL is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 1LS, B1 1LW, B1 1LY, B1 1BN, B1 1BE, B5 4AA, B5 4AB, B5 4AE, B5 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B1 1BL is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.7% | 45.3% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 61.3% | 54.7% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B1 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 79.2% | 78.5% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.9% | 47.2% | -20.7% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 44.3% | 17.7% | 33.6% | 10.7% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B1 1BL this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 56.2% | -4.6% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 10.8% | 5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 15.8% |
| Indian | 18.8% | 6.6% | -12.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 43.2% | 50.9% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 35.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.5% | 35.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 29.6% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 23.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.6% | 23% | -17.6% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.8% | 35.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -47.4% |
| 10+ Years | 26.6% | 7.1% | -19.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 16% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 23.6% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.7% | 76.7% | -36.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Bright Street was 433.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Bright Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 116th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 - 65 John Bright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-04-05 | £1,141,916 |
| 71 - 79 John Bright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2022-08-11 | £1,338,509 |
| 81 - 91 John Bright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,280,000 | 2021-10-01 | £5,867,960 |
| 59 - 65 John Bright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-09-01 | £780,458 |
| 71 - 79 John Bright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,680,000 | 2017-04-07 | £2,185,084 |
The percentage of student residents living in B1 1BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,887 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,554 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 600 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bay Restaurant | Turtle Bay, 81-91 John Bright Street | 20 yd | |
| Seoul Kitchen Birmingham | Unit 1, Sirius, 24 Suffolk Street Queensway | 46 yd | |
| Bonehead | 8 Lower Severn Street, Birmingham | 49 yd | |
| Cherry Reds Cafe Bar Ltd | 88-92 John Bright Street, Birmingham | 63 yd | |
| The Babylon Grill | 76 John Bright Street, Birmingham | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog Birmingham | 81-87 John Bright Street, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Keg and Grill | Westside Two, 20 Suffolk Street Queensway | 62 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 48 John Bright Street | 63 yd | |
| Medusa Gentlemen's Club | 142 Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham | 159 yd | |
| The Old Rep Theatre | Drama School, The Old Repertory Theatre | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Unit 4 | Orion Building, 90 Navigation Street | 92 yd | |
| Chop Wok Express | 11 Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham | 104 yd | |
| Dessert Box | 121 Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 45 Station Street, Ladywood | 208 yd | |
| Yorks Artisan Bakeries - Office 51 | Guildhall Buildings, Navigation Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 88 Navigation Street, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 43, Grand Central | 256 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 297 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| PandaFresh | 72-74 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham | 303 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 153 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 156 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 298 yd | |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.