Browning Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8GY is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browning Street, Birmingham, B16 8GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8AB, B16 8AH, B16 8AT, B16 8FX, B16 8GZ, B16 8EY, B16 8EJ, B16 8EG, B16 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 8GY is primarily male, with 60.4% 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 | 47.2% | 39.6% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -11.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 60.4% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 11.4% |
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 8GY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 66.7% | 68.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 23.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 63.5% | 62.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around B16 8GY this area, 0.5% 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 82.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.1% | 82.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 48.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68.2% | 59.6% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 70% | 52.8% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 18.3% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 21.8% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 52.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 16.6% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 14.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ladywood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Watermarque, 100 Browning Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-19 | £129,868 |
| Flat 61 Watermarque, 100 Browning Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-26 | £190,387 |
| Flat 11 Watermarque, 100 Browning Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-05-24 | £126,675 |
| Flat 7 Watermarque, 100 Browning Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-03-28 | £132,168 |
| Flat 10 Watermarque, 100 Browning Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-09-15 | £141,350 |
B16 8GY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,199 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 & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 712 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,224 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 | 3,240 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 | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ju Jus | Ju Jus Cafe, Watermarque, 100 Browning Street | 2 yd | |
| Jonathans in the Roundhouse Ltd | The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote Street | 109 yd | |
| Crescent Theatre | Sheepcote Street, Birmingham | 154 yd | |
| The Distillery | The Fiddle And Bone, 4 Sheepcote Street | 154 yd | |
| Eurest - Compass Group | Part First Second And Third Floors, 4 Brindley Place | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bannatyne Spa | Bannatynes Health Club, 3 Brunswick Street | 302 yd | |
| Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 342 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| The Park Playground Birmingham | 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | The Prince Of Wales, 84-85 Cambridge Street | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 302 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 349 yd | |
| Granny's Original Takeaway | 220 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 377 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 509 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 372 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 372 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 900 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 900 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 5 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 750 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.