Berkley Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 2LF 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 Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 2LB, B1 1PW, B1 2LL, B1 1TJ, B1 1SZ, B15 1UJ, B1 2LJ, B1 2LS, B1 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B1 2LF is primarily male, with 60.7% 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 | 39.8% | 39.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -11.7% |
| Male | 60.2% | 60.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 11.7% |
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 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.7% 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 | 70.1% | 77.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 13.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 59.7% | 53.3% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 34.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.7% | 67.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 66.5% | 50.4% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -31.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 59.1% | 46.3% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 18.4% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 14.7% | -9.2% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.2% 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 | 58% | 46.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 16.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkley Street was 122.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berkley Street has the 67th highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1088th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Berkley Court, 43 Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-01-27 | £154,607 |
| Flat 4 Berkley Court, 43 Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-14 | £231,377 |
| Flat 14 Berkley Court, 43 Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-07-29 | £353,684 |
| Flat 6 Berkley Court, 43 Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,500 | 2021-03-26 | £373,070 |
| Flat 20 Berkley Court, 43 Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-01-28 | £389,032 |
The percentage of student residents living in B1 2LF 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,528 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 | 2,980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 784 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C B S O | Berkley Street, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Canal Side Cafe | 35 Saturday Bridge, Gas Street | 78 yd | |
| Al Bayt | 26 Waterfront Walk, Birmingham | 100 yd | |
| Chai and Crumbs | 2 Waterfront Walk, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| Central Independant Television Ltd | 22 Gas Street, Birmingham | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap & Spile | Tap And Spile, 10-16 Gas Street | 143 yd | |
| The Anson Boat | Gas Street Basin, Gas Street | 143 yd | |
| The Canal House | Canal House, 12 Bridge Street | 199 yd | |
| Rosie's | 258 Broad Street, Birmingham | 199 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Saloon Birmingham | 260 Broad Street, Birmingham | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Republic / Taste of Turkey | Velvet, 200 Broad Street | 317 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 318 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 318 yd | |
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 454 yd | |
| Dessert Box | 121 Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 314 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 330 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 369 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 397 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 397 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 547 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.