Branston Street is in Hockley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 6BT is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Branston Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 6BB, B18 6BN, B18 6BX, B18 6BY, B18 6BU, B18 6AQ, B18 6ES, B18 6BS, B18 6BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B18 6BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 50.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.6% | 49.6% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.9% 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 | 74.3% | 77.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 40.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 61.2% | 61.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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 B18 6BT this area, 9.2% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 5.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 65.4% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 68.4% | 70.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 77.6% | 65.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 64.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branston Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lozells average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 310 Platinum, 87 Branston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-12-13 | £145,185 |
| Apartment 107 Platinum, 87 Branston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-08-23 | £160,741 |
| Apartment 104 Platinum, 87 Branston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2022-03-14 | £206,756 |
| Apartment 502 Platinum, 87 Branston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-11-27 | £240,000 |
| Apartment 105 Platinum, 87 Branston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-12 | £204,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 6BT 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 | 81 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community 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 | 690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,753 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 | 1,940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy St George's Community Hub , Great Hampton Row B19 3JG | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 467 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 953 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geek Retreat Birmingham | 18B Hall Street, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| RA COFFEE | 10 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 109 yd | |
| Portland Lagoon Jamaican Takeaway | 9-10 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 109 yd | |
| Blue Nile Restaurant | Hampton Kitchens, 28A Great Hampton Street | 122 yd | |
| Devon House Jamaican Restaurant Bar | 16-17 Hall Street, Birmingham | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church | Church Inn, Great Hampton Street | 105 yd | |
| Lord Clifden | The Lord Clifden, 34 Great Hampton Street | 122 yd | |
| Jewellers Arms | 23 Hockley Street, Ladywood | 207 yd | |
| The Birmingham Whiskey Club | Museum Of The Jewellery Quarter, 75 Vyse Street | 313 yd | |
| Whisky Bars | 75-79 Vyse Street, Ladywood | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn | 25 Caroline Street, Birmingham | 232 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 110 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 264 yd | |
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 382 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 398 yd | |
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 439 yd | |
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 698 yd | |
| Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry | 82-89 Cecil Street, Birmingham | 941 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Nishkam High School NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL GREAT KING STREET NORTH | tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Playfootball (Birmingham Indoor) FUTSAL UK FUTSAL UK GREAT KING STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 750 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.