Morville Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8BA 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 Morville Street, Birmingham, B16 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8HA, B16 8HB, B16 8BB, B16 8BD, B16 8HQ, B16 8BZ, B16 8BS, B16 8SU, B16 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 8BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 52.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 B16 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 56.2% | 58.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 24.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 35.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around B16 8BA this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 31.6% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 26.3% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 11.7% | 0.9% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.2% 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 | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 28.9% | 17.7% | 2.5% | 26.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 39.4% | 32.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -49.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 54.7% | 59.7% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 9.4% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 59.7% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 26.2% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 4% | -9.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.7% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 10.7% | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morville Street was 183.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morville Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 575th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Morville Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2014-08-29 | £261,960 |
| 97 Morville Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-12-16 | £258,540 |
| 97 Morville Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-03-13 | £239,055 |
| 97 Morville Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2000-07-04 | £102,481 |
B16 8BA 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 B16 8BA 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 | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,066 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 | 264 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 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 1out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,549 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 | 3,354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston College 37 George Road , B15 1PL | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mulligans | Unit 7, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 234 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 235 yd | |
| Rock Up | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 235 yd | |
| Shaks Fishbar & Peri Peri | 196 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 326 yd | |
| Ladywood Chicken | 216 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 99 yd | |
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 209 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 234 yd | |
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 235 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 162 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Broadway Plaza, 13 Francis Road | 162 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 234 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 235 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 647 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 647 yd | |
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 716 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 | 94.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.