Granville Square is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 1UJ is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granville Square, Birmingham, B15 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 2LL, B1 1PW, B1 1FD, B1 1FF, B15 1UE, B15 1UG, B15 1UH, B15 1UQ, B1 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B15 1UJ is primarily male, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 37.9% | 41.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 62.1% | 58.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 B15 1UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.1% | 66.1% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -32.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.7% | 36.5% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 29.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 29.2% | 22.1% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 27% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 41% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.2% | 8.9% | -10.3% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 69.4% | 63% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 63.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 4.8% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granville Square was 1310.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 242.1% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granville Square has the 5th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 22nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 858.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2022.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Granville Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-10-18 | £133,725 |
| 52 Granville Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-08-24 | £131,704 |
| 52 Granville Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-04 | £143,111 |
| 40 Granville Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2014-11-12 | £101,711 |
| 12 Granville Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2014-08-22 | £88,448 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 541 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,381 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,526 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 | 3,087 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 889 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trident House Kitchen | Trident House, Granville Square | 91 yd | |
| C B S O | Berkley Street, Birmingham | 107 yd | |
| Chai and Crumbs | 2 Waterfront Walk, Birmingham | 158 yd | |
| Al Bayt | 26 Waterfront Walk, Birmingham | 181 yd | |
| Canal Side Cafe | 35 Saturday Bridge, Gas Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neills On Broad Street | O Neills, 232 Broad Street | 207 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon | The Figure Of Eight, 236-239 Broad Street | 207 yd | |
| Players Birmingham | 240 Broad Street, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| B15 Student Bar | Birmingham University, Queens Hospital Close | 231 yd | |
| The Tap & Spile | Tap And Spile, 10-16 Gas Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Republic / Taste of Turkey | Velvet, 200 Broad Street | 241 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 241 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 241 yd | |
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 461 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 337 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 394 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 405 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 540 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.