St Pauls Square is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 1QU is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B3 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 1DX, B3 1HP, B3 1BG, B3 1EH, B3 1RB, B3 1RG, B3 1HN, B3 1DW, B3 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B3 1QU is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 45.4% | 46.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.6% | 53.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 1QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.3% 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 | 78.8% | 85.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 47.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -33.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) 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 | 67.3% | 59.6% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 30.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 1QU this area, 2.2% 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 75.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.4% | 75.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 41.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 70.9% | 70.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 80.6% | 66.1% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 66.4% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Square was 507.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Square has the 16th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 83rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Court, 10A - 10B St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2020-09-18 | £952,464 |
| Water Court, 10A - 10B St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £726,000 | 2019-01-24 | £820,286 |
| 10 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2017-06-13 | £2,344,410 |
| 10 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,532,000 | 2017-01-13 | £1,901,588 |
| 3 - 5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2016-02-01 | £3,874,219 |
The percentage of student residents living in B3 1QU 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 | 146 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 645 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 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 1,306 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 | 412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,436 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 | 1,461 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 | 1,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College 10 St Paul's Square , B3 1QU | - not rated | 1 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 412 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge School Church Lane , B20 2HL | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 1,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucina Rustica | 24 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 48 yd | |
| Somewhere in Brum | 30 Mary Ann Street, Birmingham | 52 yd | |
| Henrys Cantonese | 27 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 69 yd | |
| Locanta | 31 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 76 yd | |
| Saint Kitchen Ltd | Miller, 61 St Pauls Square | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jam House | 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Saint Pauls House | 15-20 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 69 yd | |
| Actress & Bishop | 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 76 yd | |
| The Barrel Store | Arch 32, Water Street | 163 yd | |
| Tunnel Club | 27 Water Street, Birmingham | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 240 yd | |
| Dominiques | 91 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 262 yd | |
| Top G Pizza | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| Pizza City | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| Bon Bon | 3 New Market Street, Birmingham | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 315 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 617 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 628 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 632 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.