Sheepcote Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8JB is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8GZ, B16 8JZ, B16 8JT, B16 8AG, B16 8HW, B16 8DE, B16 8AB, B16 8AH, B16 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 8JB is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 48.2% | 43.2% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 56.8% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 8JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 69% | 68.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 67.1% | 56.8% | -10.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 34.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 8JB this area, 6.3% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.3% | 69.2% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 67.6% | 66.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 65.3% | 60.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 16.2% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 8.8% | -9.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 59.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheepcote Street was 186.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheepcote Street has the 58th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 582nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 71 Liberty Place, 26 - 38 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-02-28 | £224,675 |
| Apartment 34 Liberty Place, 26 - 38 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-08-09 | £304,911 |
| Apartment 52 Liberty Place, 26 - 38 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-10-08 | £158,844 |
| Apartment 59 Liberty Place, 26 - 38 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2017-11-30 | £191,172 |
| Apartment 53 Liberty Place, 26 - 38 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-06-23 | £170,955 |
B16 8JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B16 8JB 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 | 99 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,084 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 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,141 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 | 823 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 2,342 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 | 826 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,105 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 | 3,217 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 | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 1,219 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 | 121 yd | |
| Jonathans in the Roundhouse Ltd | The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote Street | 194 yd | |
| Crescent Theatre | Sheepcote Street, Birmingham | 208 yd | |
| The Distillery | The Fiddle And Bone, 4 Sheepcote Street | 208 yd | |
| Eurest - Compass Group | Part First Second And Third Floors, 4 Brindley Place | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bannatyne Spa | Bannatynes Health Club, 3 Brunswick Street | 215 yd | |
| Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 332 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 337 yd | |
| The Park Playground Birmingham | 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Be At One Brindley Place | 6 The Waters Edge, Birmingham | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 215 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 262 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 391 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 391 yd | |
| Food Republic / Taste of Turkey | Velvet, 200 Broad Street | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 282 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 282 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 908 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 912 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 116 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 788 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.