Fleet Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 1JP 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 Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 1JL, B3 1JN, B3 1JH, B3 1PW, B3 1PT, B3 3BZ, B3 3HS, B3 1LB, B3 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B3 1JP is primarily male, with 58% of the population 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 | 45.2% | 42% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 58% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 1JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 79.6% | 64% | -15.6% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 40.4% | -14.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 15% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 25.5% | 16.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 30.3% | -15.6% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 17.2% | 1% | -16.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 50.7% | 55.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.9% | 10.3% | -19.6% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.7% | 55.4% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 25.9% | 23.8% | -2.1% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleet Street was 429.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fleet Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 120th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 31 Islington Gates Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-08-27 | £169,474 |
| Apartment 707 Islington Gates Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £249,995 | 2004-09-28 | £385,903 |
| Apartment 31 Islington Gates Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £113,000 | 2004-03-31 | £189,840 |
B3 1JP 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 B3 1JP 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 66 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,262 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,989 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 | 2,261 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Free schools | 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 | 196 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 907 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy St George's Community Hub , Great Hampton Row B19 3JG | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bantu Restaurant | 5-11 Fleet Street, Birmingham | 19 yd | |
| The Coffin Works | Coffin Works, 13-15 Fleet Street | 51 yd | |
| 5th Floor Cafe | University College Of Birmingham, Summer Row | 81 yd | |
| Opheem | 47 Summer Row, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Itihaas | 18 Fleet Street, Birmingham | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Bass Retail Leisure Services, 27 Fleet Street | 19 yd | |
| Soiree Lounge | Unit 2, 5-11 Fleet Street | 82 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 31 Summer Row | 93 yd | |
| Staynewhall Square Ltd | Stay City, 88 Charlotte Street | 109 yd | |
| All Bar One | All Bar One, 43-45 Newhall Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominiques | 91 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| Bon Bon | 3 New Market Street, Birmingham | 363 yd | |
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 437 yd | |
| 6ix Subs | The Flapper And Firkin, Kingston Row | 489 yd | |
| Pieminister | New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 119 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 647 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 88 Navigation Street, Birmingham | 672 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 688 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 701 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.