Guild Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8DU 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 Guild Close, Birmingham, B16 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8DT, B16 8RP, B16 8DX, B16 8DY, B16 8RU, B16 8DP, B16 8RT, B16 8DJ, B16 8EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 8DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 B16 8DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 54.6% | 59.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 29.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 56.8% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 26.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 8DU this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 29.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 24% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 21.2% | 39.6% | 18.4% | 2.5% | 37.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 29.5% | 20.7% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -60.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 48.8% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 23.4% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 20.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 48.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24.5% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 15% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.5% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 18.3% | 1.5% | 16.8% |
| Other Europe | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 43% | 6.5% | 36.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guild Close was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Guild Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 1351st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Guild Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-07 | £259,487 |
| 33 Guild Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-10-18 | £285,913 |
| 37 Guild Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-02-16 | £264,848 |
| 33 Guild Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,750 | 2012-08-03 | £215,726 |
| 63 Guild Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £118,950 | 2010-06-21 | £218,868 |
The percentage of student residents living in B16 8DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,348 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 | 152 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 | 152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 1out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | - not rated | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 647 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,646 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 | 3,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,244 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 | 498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Birmingham Education Centre George Street West , Hockley B18 7HF | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Chicken | 216 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 75 yd | |
| Shaks Fishbar & Peri Peri | 196 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 83 yd | |
| Fire Station | Icknield Port Road, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Bid Birmingham | B I D Birmingham Centre For Deaf People, Ladywood Road | 351 yd | |
| Ju Jus | Ju Jus Cafe, Watermarque, 100 Browning Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 323 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 469 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 602 yd | |
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 602 yd | |
| The Bannatyne Spa | Bannatynes Health Club, 3 Brunswick Street | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny's Original Takeaway | 220 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 75 yd | |
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 520 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Broadway Plaza, 13 Francis Road | 520 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 601 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 775 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 775 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 904 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 904 yd | |
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 294 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 707 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 799 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.