Lionel Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 1DG 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 Lionel Street, Birmingham, B3 1DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 1LH, B3 1BA, B3 1PB, B3 1LJ, B3 1LL, B3 3LG, B3 2LX, B3 1BJ, B3 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B3 1DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.3% | 50.5% | 8.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 57.7% | 49.5% | -8.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 B3 1DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.2% 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 | 69.6% | 84.2% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 46.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 14.2% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (96%) 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 | 70.7% | 57.1% | -13.6% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 38.9% | 13.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 B3 1DG this area, 3.3% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 20.6% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 66.7% | -3.8% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 14.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| White | 69.8% | 57.1% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, just 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 46.4% | -28.4% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 17.9% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 13.3% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 46.4% | -27.0% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 15.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 15.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 12.1% | 1.5% | 10.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lionel Street was 181.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lionel Street has the 52nd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 590th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel House, 86 Lionel Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £13,440,000 | 2018-12-20 | £15,131,859 |
| 86 Lionel Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,900,000 | 2017-03-15 | £7,323,346 |
B3 1DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B3 1DG 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 | 68 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,108 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 | 1,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Junior and Infant School St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,313 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 | 203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,532 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 | 1,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,950 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,200 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 | 203 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College 10 St Paul's Square , B3 1QU | - not rated | 238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge School Church Lane , B20 2HL | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Indian Cuisine | Milan, 93 Newhall Street | 23 yd | |
| Itihaas | 18 Fleet Street, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| Zen Metro Restaurant & Bar | 73 Cornwall Street, Birmingham | 156 yd | |
| Mediterranean Pizza Ltd | 64 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 163 yd | |
| Knights Coffee House | 58 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | All Bar One, 43-45 Newhall Street | 165 yd | |
| Actress & Bishop | 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 175 yd | |
| The Hub | Bass Retail Leisure Services, 27 Fleet Street | 219 yd | |
| The Jam House | 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 240 yd | |
| The Florence | 106-110 Edmund Street, Birmingham | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominiques | 91 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 23 yd | |
| Bon Bon | 3 New Market Street, Birmingham | 170 yd | |
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 404 yd | |
| Pieminister | New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street | 452 yd | |
| Greggs | 85 New Street, Ladywood | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 229 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 508 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 525 yd | |
| Poundland | 1-4 Corporation Street, Birmingham | 698 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 88 Navigation Street, Birmingham | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 89 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.