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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%48.9%-1.7% 51.0% -2.1%
Male49.4%51.1%1.7% 49.0% 2.1%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single45%47.4%2.4% 37.9% 9.5%
Married: Opposite sex40.6%38.9%-1.7% 44.2% -5.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Separated3.2%4.2%1.0% 2.2% 2.0%
Divorced7.3%6.1%-1.2% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed3.9%3.1%-0.8% 6.1% -3.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.5%51.4%5.9% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health37.4%31.3%-6.1% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health11%12.9%1.9% 12.7% 0.2%
Bad health4.3%3.7%-0.6% 4.0% -0.3%
Very bad health1.8%0.7%-1.1% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.3%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 Levels15.3%12.2%-3.1% 13.4% -1.2%
Apprenticeship1.7%2.8%1.1% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.5%13.6%4.1% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar10.5%17.8%7.3% 33.8% -16.0%
Other10.5%3.1%-7.4% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi6.2%4.2%-2.0% 1.1% 3.1%
Chinese0.2%0%-0.2% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian7.5%6%-1.5% 3.1% 2.9%
Pakistani32.2%37.5%5.3% 2.7% 34.8%
Other Asian8%5.2%-2.8% 1.6% 3.6%
Black African6.8%13.5%6.7% 2.5% 11.0%
Black Caribbean12.9%6.8%-6.1% 1.0% 5.8%
Other Black3.8%3%-0.8% 0.5% 2.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%1.5%-0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African0.2%1.2%1.0% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.1%1.2%-0.9% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.1%2%0.9% 0.8% 1.2%
White14.3%11.2%-3.1% 81.4% -70.2%
Arab0.5%0.3%-0.2% 0.6% -0.3%
Other2.1%6.5%4.4% 1.6% 4.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.1%57.4%-3.7% 83.2% -25.8%
European Union3.7%7.2%3.5% 6.1% 1.1%
Rest of Europe0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa6.5%11.4%4.9% 2.7% 8.7%
Middle East and Asia22.6%20.4%-2.2% 5.6% 14.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.4%2.2%-3.2% 1.3% 0.9%
British Overseas0%0.2%0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.5%57%-3.5% 83.2% -26.2%
10+ Years3.7%24.9%21.2% 9.8% 15.1%
5-10 Years4.1%7.4%3.3% 2.9% 4.5%
2-5 Years12.4%6.7%-5.7% 2.2% 4.5%
Less than 2 years19.3%4%-15.3% 1.9% 2.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.5% 76.7% -7.2%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Romania1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other EU countries5% 1.5% 3.5%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa3.5% 0.3% 3.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Southern Asia4% 1.2% 2.8%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held10.1% 13.5% -3.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion8.3% 37.2% -28.9%
Christian19.8% 46.2% -26.4%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Muslim60% 6.5% 53.5%
Sikh5.8% 0.9% 4.9%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered2.8% 6.0% -3.2%

Safety

Is Aberdeen Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,200
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in B18 7DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Aberdeen Street are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, B18 7DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for B18 7DL

Average Price
£170,271
Semi-Detached
£238,822
Terraced
£153,186
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£101,075
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Aberdeen Street

Average Price
£155,811
Semi-Detached
£228,380
Terraced
£155,045
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£74,338
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Aberdeen Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
107 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£201,0002024-07-10 £208,016
103 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002023-04-26 £158,002
110 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£118,0002021-03-05 £137,371
100 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£230,0002020-10-09 £288,358
134 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£87,0002019-02-22 £102,809
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B18 7DL

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee85
Looking after home or family84
Student (economically inactive)60
Part-Time Employee51
Other31
Self-Employed28
Long-Term Sick or disabled24
Full-Time Student (with or without job)22
Retired20
Unemployed17

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Education17
Transport and storage17
Accommodation and food service activities16
Manufacturing13
Administrative and support service activities12
Construction11
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2
Other1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Coffee Culture City HospitalBirmingham City Hospital, Dudley Road235 yd
Coffee Shop - MaternityBirmingham City Hospital, Dudley Road235 yd
Lick Your Fingers184 Dudley Road, Birmingham257 yd
Morley's158 Dudley Road, Birmingham257 yd
Full-A-Flava Caribbean Restaurant235 Dudley Road, Birmingham345 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Barford Road Members ClubBarford Road Members Club, 12-14 Barford Road319 yd
Old WindmillFlat Above, 84 Dudley Road371 yd
Devonshire ArmsThe Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road751 yd
Caribbean Delight439-441 Dudley Road869 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
City Fryer145 Dudley Road, Birmingham223 yd
Piri Fino152-154 Dudley Road, Birmingham257 yd
Cantonese Express160 Dudley Road, Birmingham257 yd
Uno Pizza172 Dudley Road, Birmingham257 yd
Mix Falafel and Sweets259 Dudley Road, Birmingham378 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham194 yd
Amir Supermarket247 Dudley Road, Birmingham378 yd
Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd264-266 Dudley Road, Birmingham535 yd
Kurdistan Supermarket402-404 Dudley Road, Birmingham764 yd
Goizha Supermarket472 Dudley Road, Birmingham872 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Summerfield Community Centre
DUDLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite276 yd
Summerfield Junior And Infant School
SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD
grass pitches280 yd
Winson Green
MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD
grass pitches577 yd
One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed)
Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road
health and fitness suite599 yd
Summerfield Park
CITY ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts633 yd
Oasis Academy Foundry
FOUNDRY ROAD
grass pitches809 yd
Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed)
Stour Street
health and fitness suite1,017 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed45.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed154.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.