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Carver Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 3AS 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 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B1 3AY, B18 6PD, B18 6PW, B1 3AL, B1 3EG, B18 6PG, B1 3ES, B18 6DZ, B1 3DQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B1 3AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female43.3%50.9%7.6% 51.0% -0.1%
Male56.7%49.1%-7.6% 49.0% 0.1%

Partnership Status

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 3AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single79.1%80.1%1.0% 37.9% 42.2%
Married: Opposite sex12.8%11.7%-1.1% 44.2% -32.5%
Married: Same sex1%1%0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.5%1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Separated2%2.4%0.4% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced4.6%2.9%-1.7% 9.1% -6.2%
Widowed0.5%0.5%0.0% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

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 (94.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.6%61.4%0.8% 48.4% 13.0%
Good health33.7%32.7%-1.0% 33.6% -0.9%
Fair health3.8%4.1%0.3% 12.7% -8.6%
Bad health1%1.8%0.8% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health1%0%-1.0% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 3AS this area, 3.4% 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 71.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.6%3.4%0.8% 18.2% -14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.1%1.4%-4.7% 9.6% -8.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.2%7.2%-1.0% 13.4% -6.2%
Apprenticeship0.5%1.4%0.9% 5.3% -3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.8%15%2.2% 16.9% -1.9%
Degree or Similar64.8%71.5%6.7% 33.8% 37.7%
Other5.1%0%-5.1% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.5%0.9%0.4% 1.1% -0.2%
Chinese5.3%2.7%-2.6% 0.7% 2.0%
Indian7.2%4.5%-2.7% 3.1% 1.4%
Pakistani1.4%4.5%3.1% 2.7% 1.8%
Other Asian3.4%0.9%-2.5% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African0.5%10%9.5% 2.5% 7.5%
Black Caribbean1.9%2.3%0.4% 1.0% 1.3%
Other Black1.9%0.5%-1.4% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean4.8%0.9%-3.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other1%0.9%-0.1% 0.8% 0.1%
White71.2%66.8%-4.4% 81.4% -14.6%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab1%2.3%1.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Other0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.2%62.3%-8.9% 83.2% -20.9%
European Union10.1%13.6%3.5% 6.1% 7.5%
Rest of Europe0%1.4%1.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa0.5%7.3%6.8% 2.7% 4.6%
Middle East and Asia14.4%9.5%-4.9% 5.6% 3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.4%3.6%1.2% 1.3% 2.3%
Oceania1.4%2.3%0.9% 0.3% 2.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK69.7%62.3%-7.4% 83.2% -20.9%
10+ Years7.7%6.8%-0.9% 9.8% -3.0%
5-10 Years8.7%9.1%0.4% 2.9% 6.2%
2-5 Years6.7%10.5%3.8% 2.2% 8.3%
Less than 2 years7.2%11.4%4.2% 1.9% 9.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.3% 76.7% -9.4%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Lithuania1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Poland2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries3.2% 1.5% 1.7%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Middle East2.3% 0.1% 2.2%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia4.6% 1.2% 3.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Oceania1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
No passport held2.8% 13.5% -10.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.5% 37.2% 13.3%
Christian26.4% 46.2% -19.8%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Muslim12.3% 6.5% 5.8%
Sikh3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered5.5% 6.0% -0.5%

Safety

Is Carver Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carver Street was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Carver Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 1337th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,300
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B1 3AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carver Street are based on 405 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carver Street, Birmingham, B1 3AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for B1 3AS

Average Price
£232,090
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£198,997
Other
£369,190

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carver Street

Average Price
£275,006
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£372,703
Detached
£619,579
Flats/Maisonettes
£247,267
Other
£758,530

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carver Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 4 Treasure House, 1 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£297,6002024-08-18 £307,357
32 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£94,2002024-03-12 £99,741
The Basement Treasure House, 1 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£33,5002023-10-30 £34,705
Apartment 2 34 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£168,0002023-06-30 £175,850
Apartment 8 34 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£190,0002023-02-17 £191,138
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B1 3AS

Employment

B1 3AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3AS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee152
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Student (economically inactive)12
Other7
Unemployed7
Part-Time Employee5
Looking after home or family4
Self-Employed3
Retired0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities27
Accommodation and food service activities18
Education17
Financial and insurance activities16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Information and communication14
Human health and social work activities12
Other7
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Manufacturing6
Construction5
Transport and storage2
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brearley Nursery School
Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ
4out of 4 1,407 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Newtown Nursery School
Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS
4out of 4 1,836 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 2,206 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lillian de Lissa Nursery School
Bellevue , B5 7LX
3out of 4 2,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX
4out of 4 3,427 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookfields Primary School
2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU
1out of 4 415 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA
2out of 4 432 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ
3out of 4 640 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Dudley Road , B18 7QW
3out of 4 1,046 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 1,131 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 294 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Nishkam High School
Great King Street North , B19 2LF
4out of 4 1,364 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
City Academy
23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF
- not rated 1,861 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR
4out of 4 2,024 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Holte School
Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP
4out of 4 2,123 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 664 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Jennens Road , B4 7PS
- not rated 2,123 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 2,387 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU
- not rated 2,691 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 3,752 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
1out of 4 2,576 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City United Academy (CUA)
10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX
- not rated 689 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Values Academy
15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB
- not rated 780 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orion School
14246 , Western Road B18 7QD
- not rated 834 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Future First Independent School
Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL
- not rated 997 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University College Birmingham
Summer Row , B3 1JB
- not rated 1,011 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lekker22 Carver Street, Birmingham72 yd
Viceroy108-109 Icknield Street, Soho130 yd
Klassic Grill110 Icknield Street, Soho135 yd
Peri KO104 Icknield Street, Soho161 yd
Gorillas Kitchen55 Tenby Street North, Birmingham173 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Red Lion Public HouseThe Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane121 yd
Prestige Bar Restaurant41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham239 yd
The Pig & TailGeorge & Dragon, 12 Albion Street246 yd
The Button Factory25 Frederick Street, Birmingham300 yd
The Rose Villa TavernRose Villa Tavern, 170-172 Warstone Lane319 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
NAKED CHICKEN53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham241 yd
Subway40A Frederick Street, Birmingham246 yd
Greggs51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham250 yd
Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill1 Spring Hill, Soho382 yd
Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn25 Caroline Street, Birmingham568 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoChamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street246 yd
Tesco Springhill StoreCamden Street, Birmingham382 yd
Fresh Halal (within Tesco)1 Spring Hill, Soho382 yd
Tesco119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham695 yd
Co Operative Food Group7 Newhall Square, Birmingham726 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed)
Stour Street
health and fitness suite604 yd
National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed)
King Edwards Road
health and fitness suite737 yd
One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed)
Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road
health and fitness suite909 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place)
BRUNSWICK STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool910 yd
Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club
WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET
health and fitness suite957 yd
University College Birmingham (Richmond House)
RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET
health and fitness suite968 yd
St George'S Community Hub
ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW
grass pitches, health and fitness suite992 yd
The Copthorne Hotel
PARADISE PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool993 yd
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
BRIDGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,084 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 51.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 15.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 13.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 13.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s49.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed20.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed41.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed159.31 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed159.31 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed29.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.