Bishopsgate Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 1EJ 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 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham, B15 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 1EL, B15 1HD, B15 1HE, B15 1HB, B15 1EQ, B15 1HF, B15 1ET, B15 1AU, B15 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 1EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 B15 1EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 60.9% | 59.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 22% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 48.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 15.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 46.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 14.9% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.4% | 11.1% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 33.7% | 34.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 60.8% | 57.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 18.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 57% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 17.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 8.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishopsgate Street was 658.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishopsgate Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 56th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 393.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 20 Regal Court, 72 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2026-03-11 | £110,000 |
| Flat 24 Regal Court, 72 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-19 | £196,914 |
| Flat 14 Regal Court, 72 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-01 | £147,685 |
| 83 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-09-21 | £185,413 |
| Flat 32 Regal Court, 72 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-06-06 | £154,677 |
B15 1EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B15 1EJ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England VA Primary School Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Great Colmore Street , Attwood Green B15 2AT | - not rated | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,183 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 | 3,136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston College 37 George Road , B15 1PL | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon Grill Restaurant | 5b Bishopsgate, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Nandos | 57 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham | 39 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 60 Bishopgate Street, Birmingham | 64 yd | |
| Varanasi | 184 Broad Street, Birmingham | 101 yd | |
| Five Guys | 182A Broad Street, Birmingham | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peg & Grill | Bulls Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street | 3 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 101 yd | |
| Pryzm | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 101 yd | |
| Gatecrasher | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 101 yd | |
| Heidi's Bier Bar | 195-198 Broad Street, Birmingham | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 205 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 205 yd | |
| Food Republic / Taste of Turkey | Velvet, 200 Broad Street | 205 yd | |
| Sandwich Club | 14 Islington Row, Birmingham | 270 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 510 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 544 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 725 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 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 | 47.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.4% |
| 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.