Rosebery Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 7PB 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 Rosebery Street, Birmingham, B18 7PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 7NY, B18 7PG, B18 7PS, B18 7PD, B18 7HJ, B18 7BL, B18 7QD, B18 7BJ, B18 7HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 7PB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 55% | 48.6% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 45% | 51.4% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 7PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 46.2% | 52.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 31.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 42.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 7PB this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 30.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.3% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 26.3% | 19.8% | -6.5% | 1.0% | 18.8% |
| Other Black | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 37% | 25.3% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -56.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 77.2% | 66.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 65.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 22.5% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 1.6% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebery Street was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosebery Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 1364th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Rosebery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-06-27 | £154,789 |
| 30 Rosebery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2019-06-17 | £249,372 |
| 12 Rosebery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-07-13 | £183,383 |
| 25 Rosebery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-04-10 | £173,288 |
| 45 Rosebery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2005-07-22 | £222,603 |
B18 7PB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 7PB 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 850 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 | - not rated | 827 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth New Road School Handsworth New Road , Winson Green B18 4PQ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 511 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Birmingham Education Centre George Street West , Hockley B18 7HF | - not rated | 258 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital Teaching Unit Ward 10 , City Hospital (NHS Trust) B18 7QH | - not rated | 426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & G Cafe | 70-71 Western Road, Soho | 179 yd | |
| Life Cafe | 11-16 Eyre Street, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| BAIL-LICIOUS | First Floor, 21 Steward Street | 360 yd | |
| Elior Uk Ltd | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 382 yd | |
| Uwish Lounge | 81 Eyre Street, Birmingham | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windmill | Flat Above, 84 Dudley Road | 547 yd | |
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 670 yd | |
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 705 yd | |
| Barford Road Members Club | Barford Road Members Club, 12-14 Barford Road | 812 yd | |
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 382 yd | |
| Arches Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 428 yd | |
| Platinum Spoon | 395 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints | 791 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 152-154 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 796 yd | |
| SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp | 23-24 Lodge Road, Soho Hockley | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 382 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 383 yd | |
| Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 857 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Summerfield Community Centre DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.