Carver Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 3AY is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carver Street, Birmingham, B1 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 6PW, B1 3AS, B18 6DZ, B18 6PD, B18 6PG, B18 6PX, B18 6RZ, B18 6NZ, B1 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B1 3AY 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 | 43.7% | 47.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 56.3% | 52.7% | -3.6% | 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 3AY, 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 | 79% | 81.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 43.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 60.5% | 62% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 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 3AY 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 | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.1% | 73.9% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 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 | 16.3% | 6.7% | -9.6% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 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 | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 60.9% | 64.5% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 | 69.3% | 67.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 10.6% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 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 | 67.9% | 67.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 7.7% | -8.6% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 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 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carver Street has the lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 46 The Foundry, 83 - 86 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-04-04 | £197,410 |
| Apartment 13 The Foundry, 83 - 86 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-11-30 | £204,792 |
| Apartment 19 The Foundry, 83 - 86 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-04-11 | £263,304 |
| Apartment 8 The Foundry, 83 - 86 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-01-11 | £249,522 |
| Apartment 25 The Foundry, 83 - 86 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-12-04 | £248,641 |
B1 3AY 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 3AY 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 | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,804 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 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 685 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 2,560 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viceroy | 108-109 Icknield Street, Soho | 95 yd | |
| Klassic Grill | 110 Icknield Street, Soho | 107 yd | |
| Lekker | 22 Carver Street, Birmingham | 115 yd | |
| Peri KO | 104 Icknield Street, Soho | 124 yd | |
| Gorillas Kitchen | 55 Tenby Street North, Birmingham | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 75 yd | |
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 282 yd | |
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 290 yd | |
| The Button Factory | 25 Frederick Street, Birmingham | 297 yd | |
| The Rose Villa Tavern | Rose Villa Tavern, 170-172 Warstone Lane | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 226 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| Subway | 40A Frederick Street, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 387 yd | |
| Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn | 25 Caroline Street, Birmingham | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 249 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 387 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 667 yd | |
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 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 | 62.3% |
| 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.