James Turner Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 4NF is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Turner Street, Birmingham, B18 4NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 4NG, B18 4NA, B18 4LX, B18 4PS, B18 4ND, B18 4LZ, B18 4QD, B18 4NE, B18 4PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 4NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 B18 4NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 47% | 50.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 29.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 47.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 B18 4NF this area, 33.4% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 33.4% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 14.8% | 6.5% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.6% 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 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 8.1% | -6.7% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 20.2% | 20.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 56.2% | 55.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 17% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 55.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 21.2% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 6.7% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 35.3% | 6.5% | 28.8% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Turner Street was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Turner Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 939th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 James Turner Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-03-18 | £106,674 |
| 141 James Turner Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2023-06-21 | £99,960 |
| 151 James Turner Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2023-03-28 | £121,982 |
| 141 James Turner Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-03-28 | £114,196 |
| 154 James Turner Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2022-11-11 | £108,933 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 4NF 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 | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 5,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School Cuthbert Road , Winson Green B18 4AH | 2out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Academy Halfords Lane , B71 4LG | 4out of 4 | 2,306 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 | 2,100 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,981 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 | 4,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Vegetarian Cakes | Unit 3, Woodburn Road | 377 yd | |
| Scales Restaurant | Avery Weigh-Tronix, Foundry Lane | 447 yd | |
| The Great Escape Cafe | 192 Winson Green Road, Birmingham | 530 yd | |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen | H M Prison, Winson Green Road | 555 yd | |
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 412 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 854 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 900 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pon Di Grill | 4 Great Western Close, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 217 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 511 yd | |
| Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway | Rear Of, 192 Bacchus Road | 537 yd | |
| Shankar Sweet Centre | 85 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 644 yd | |
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 899 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 911 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 933 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 960 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 1,091 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.