Aberdeen Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 7DL 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 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, B18 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 7DW, B18 7DX, B18 7EE, B18 7DT, B18 7EW, B18 4AG, B18 7QY, B18 4EN, B18 7QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 7DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 45% | 47.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 38.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.5% | 51.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7DL this area, 38% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 38% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 32.2% | 37.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 34.8% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 13.5% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 6.8% | -6.1% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -70.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 61.1% | 57.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 20.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 57% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 24.9% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 4% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 19.8% | 46.2% | -26.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 60% | 6.5% | 53.5% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberdeen Street was 160.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aberdeen Street has the 56th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 750th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2024-07-10 | £208,016 |
| 103 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-26 | £158,002 |
| 110 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-03-05 | £137,371 |
| 100 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-09 | £288,358 |
| 134 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2019-02-22 | £102,809 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 7DL 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 | 85 |
| Looking after home or family | 84 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,908 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 | 3,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School Cuthbert Road , Winson Green B18 4AH | 2out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Road Primary School City Road , B16 0HL | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,108 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,009 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 | 3,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Culture City Hospital | Birmingham City Hospital, Dudley Road | 235 yd | |
| Coffee Shop - Maternity | Birmingham City Hospital, Dudley Road | 235 yd | |
| Lick Your Fingers | 184 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Morley's | 158 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Full-A-Flava Caribbean Restaurant | 235 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barford Road Members Club | Barford Road Members Club, 12-14 Barford Road | 319 yd | |
| Old Windmill | Flat Above, 84 Dudley Road | 371 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 751 yd | |
| Caribbean Delight | 439-441 Dudley Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fryer | 145 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 152-154 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Cantonese Express | 160 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Uno Pizza | 172 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Mix Falafel and Sweets | 259 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 194 yd | |
| Amir Supermarket | 247 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 378 yd | |
| Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd | 264-266 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 535 yd | |
| Kurdistan Supermarket | 402-404 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 764 yd | |
| Goizha Supermarket | 472 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Community Centre DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Summerfield Park CITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.