Pinfold Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B2 4AY is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinfold Street, Birmingham, B2 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B2 5TX, B1 1BD, B1 2AP, B2 4DG, B2 5RS, B3 3AP, B2 5TJ, B3 3BD, B1 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B2 4AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 41.4% | 47.7% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 58.6% | 52.3% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 B2 4AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.2% 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 | 76.7% | 82.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 44.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 66.2% | 62.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 30.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 B2 4AY this area, 4.1% 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 77.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 77.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 15.8% | 3.9% | -11.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 60.9% | 62.9% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 62.4% | 64.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 8% | -16.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 63.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.5% | 7.3% | -9.2% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinfold Street was 3231.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 789.5% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinfold Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 3rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1914.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Pinfold Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2005-08-31 | £27,982 |
The percentage of student residents living in B2 4AY 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 | 102 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England VA Primary School Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Great Colmore Street , Attwood Green B15 2AT | - not rated | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior and Infant School St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 691 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,652 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 | 2,017 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 446 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College 10 St Paul's Square , B3 1QU | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Tea | 50 Pinfold Street, Birmingham | 15 yd | |
| Extrawurst | 80 New Street, Ladywood | 28 yd | |
| Post Office Vaults | 84 New Street, Ladywood | 29 yd | |
| Tortilla | 82-83 New Street, Ladywood | 29 yd | |
| Eat4less | 92 New Street, Ladywood | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Chance | 45 Pinfold Street, Birmingham | 10 yd | |
| Roxy Ball Room | 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham | 104 yd | |
| Be at One | Piccadilly Arcade, Birmingham | 104 yd | |
| The Lost & Found | 8 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham | 120 yd | |
| Theatrix | 130 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 85 New Street, Ladywood | 29 yd | |
| Fat Burgers | 92 New Street, Ladywood | 42 yd | |
| Subway | 5B Ethel Street, Birmingham | 73 yd | |
| Pieminister | New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street | 83 yd | |
| All Greek Street Food | 33 Stephenson Street, Birmingham | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 88 Navigation Street, Birmingham | 221 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 43, Grand Central | 285 yd | |
| Poundland | 1-4 Corporation Street, Birmingham | 438 yd | |
| PandaFresh | 72-74 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham | 471 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 139 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 435 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.