Carver Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 3AL is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carver Street, Birmingham, B1 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 3EG, B1 3ES, B1 3AQ, B1 3AJ, B1 3AS, B18 6PD, B1 3AP, B1 3AW, B1 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B1 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 39.4% | 47.3% | 7.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 60.6% | 52.7% | -7.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.7% 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 | 80.1% | 81.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 43.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (96.3%) 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 | 68.5% | 62% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.3% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3AL this area, 1% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 4.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.7% | 73.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 83.6% | 64.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 85% | 67.4% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 67.7% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 7.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carver Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ladywood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block A, 86 - 87 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £548,085 | 2018-06-29 | £640,436 |
| Block C 86-87 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £2,177,791 | 2017-09-18 | £2,541,641 |
| Block B 86-87 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £4,799,104 | 2017-09-18 | £5,600,906 |
| 86 - 87 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-06-17 | £294,915 |
| 92 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2000-11-09 | £624,000 |
B1 3AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B1 3AL 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 | 213 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior and Infant School St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | - not rated | 140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 619 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 786 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Birmingham Education Centre George Street West , Hockley B18 7HF | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College 10 St Paul's Square , B3 1QU | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lekker | 22 Carver Street, Birmingham | 22 yd | |
| Gorillas Kitchen | 55 Tenby Street North, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Living Premsies, The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 184 yd | |
| Capitan Johns | 52 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| Semedo's Restaurant | 54 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 174 yd | |
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 176 yd | |
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 236 yd | |
| The Button Factory | 25 Frederick Street, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| The Rose Villa Tavern | Rose Villa Tavern, 170-172 Warstone Lane | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 40A Frederick Street, Birmingham | 193 yd | |
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 219 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 224 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 446 yd | |
| Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn | 25 Caroline Street, Birmingham | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 193 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 446 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 446 yd | |
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,011 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.