St Pauls Square is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 1RB 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 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B3 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 1RJ, B3 1BG, B3 1RG, B3 1QU, B3 1RD, B3 1RW, B3 1QZ, B3 1HP, B3 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B3 1RB is primarily male, with 68.2% 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 | 28.7% | 31.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -19.2% |
| Male | 71.3% | 68.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 19.2% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 76.2% | 76.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.4% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 4.1% | -8.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 (86.3%) 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 | 31.9% | 47.4% | 15.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 8.6% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.1% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 17% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 24.6% | 13.7% | 9.6% | 15.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 7.6% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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 | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 21.6% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 19.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.4% | 2.3% | -11.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 11.1% | 0.6% | -10.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 39.8% | 32.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 19.3% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 17.7% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 71.3% | 38.6% | -32.7% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 19.9% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 31.8% | 20.7% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 4% 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 | 68.5% | 38.6% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 15.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 30.1% | 23.2% | 2.2% | 27.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Square was 277.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Pauls Square has the 39th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 280th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 St. Pauls House, 21 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2024-08-29 | £1,006,967 |
| St. Pauls House, 24 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-19 | £360,736 |
| Flat 6 St. Pauls Mews St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-11 | £290,669 |
| St. Pauls House, 24 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-06-27 | £446,139 |
| Flat 6 St. Pauls Mews St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-10-21 | £208,511 |
B3 1RB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% 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 1RB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,409 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 | 2,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,625 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 Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,272 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 | 701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,282 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 | 1,857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 447 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 | 516 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 529 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Cantonese | 27 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 28 yd | |
| Somewhere in Brum | 30 Mary Ann Street, Birmingham | 38 yd | |
| Coffee on the Square | 38 Cox Street, Birmingham | 97 yd | |
| Cucina Rustica | 24 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 136 yd | |
| Locanta | 31 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Pauls House | 15-20 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 28 yd | |
| The Jam House | 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 89 yd | |
| The Barrel Store | Arch 32, Water Street | 156 yd | |
| Actress & Bishop | 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 159 yd | |
| Tunnel Club | 27 Water Street, Birmingham | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 205 yd | |
| Top G Pizza | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 230 yd | |
| Pizza City | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 230 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 110 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 256 yd | |
| Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn | 25 Caroline Street, Birmingham | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 603 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 684 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 27.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.