St Marks Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 2UJ 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 St Marks Street, Birmingham, B1 2UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 2UL, B1 2UH, B1 3RH, B1 2QD, B1 2QL, B1 2SS, B1 2QA, B1 3RB, B1 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B1 2UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 41.8% | 48.7% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 58.2% | 51.3% | -6.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 56.5% | 47% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 38.8% | 12.9% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 52% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 25.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 13.6% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2UJ this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 30.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 29.8% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 13.5% | 5% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 44.7% | 32.6% | 2.5% | 42.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.4% | 9.1% | -9.3% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 39.3% | 22.5% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -58.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 60% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 60% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 13% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 4.7% | -6.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.6% | 60.2% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 23.4% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 7.3% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 0.7% | -19.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marks Street was 197.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marks Street has the 54th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 531st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 Canterbury Tower St Marks Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £52,000 | 2005-10-24 | £76,856 |
B1 2UJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 326 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,757 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 | 2,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mystic Restaurant | 10 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | 94 yd | |
| Ristorante Caffe Gustami | 4 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | 97 yd | |
| Elior Uk Ltd | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 207 yd | |
| Klassic Grill | 110 Icknield Street, Soho | 353 yd | |
| Lekker | 22 Carver Street, Birmingham | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 171 yd | |
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 389 yd | |
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 448 yd | |
| Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 611 yd | |
| The Button Factory | 25 Frederick Street, Birmingham | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 207 yd | |
| Subway | 40A Frederick Street, Birmingham | 571 yd | |
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 588 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 595 yd | |
| 6ix Subs | The Flapper And Firkin, Kingston Row | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 206 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 571 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 858 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.