New Spring Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 7LZ 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 New Spring Street, Birmingham, B18 7LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 7LN, B18 7LE, B18 7HE, B18 7NZ, B18 7LQ, B18 7LD, B18 7HD, B18 7LF, B18 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B18 7LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 46.8% | 54.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 26.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 35.1% | 51.7% | 16.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 28.5% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 24.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 30.7% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 10% | 3.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.4% 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 | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 16.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.8% | 11.1% | -10.7% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 10.1% | 4.1% | -6.0% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 34.7% | 28.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -53.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1% | 11.1% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 69.5% | 54.7% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 11% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 12.2% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12% | 5.8% | -6.2% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 54.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 26.4% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 6.4% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 36.4% | 6.5% | 29.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Spring Street was 292.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.2% higher than the Lozells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Spring Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lozells and the 251st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 New Spring Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-11 | £213,175 |
| 116 New Spring Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-11 | £196,514 |
| 117 New Spring Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-04-08 | £116,846 |
| 111 New Spring Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-06-16 | £190,514 |
| 99 New Spring Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-07-03 | £228,864 |
B18 7LZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B18 7LZ 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 | 76 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,959 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 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,044 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 | 666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Community school | 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 | 580 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,113 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 | 2,811 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 | 502 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 1,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri KO | 104 Icknield Street, Soho | 241 yd | |
| Elior Uk Ltd | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 251 yd | |
| Klassic Grill | 110 Icknield Street, Soho | 253 yd | |
| Viceroy | 108-109 Icknield Street, Soho | 266 yd | |
| BAIL-LICIOUS | First Floor, 21 Steward Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 357 yd | |
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 476 yd | |
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 610 yd | |
| The Rose Villa Tavern | Rose Villa Tavern, 170-172 Warstone Lane | 612 yd | |
| The Button Factory | 25 Frederick Street, Birmingham | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 251 yd | |
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 549 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 562 yd | |
| Subway | 40A Frederick Street, Birmingham | 599 yd | |
| Platinum Spoon | 395 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 251 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 251 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.