Cox Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 1RD is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cox Street, Birmingham, B3 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 1RR, B3 1RW, B3 1RJ, B3 1QZ, B3 1RB, B3 1TX, B3 1TT, B3 1TR, B19 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B3 1RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38% | 50.3% | 12.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 62% | 49.7% | -12.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.5% 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 | 73.4% | 75.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 (91.8%) 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 | 60.7% | 55.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1RD this area, 3.2% 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 71.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.3% | 71.4% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 37.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.9% | 71.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 76.1% | 72.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 71.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.8% | 37.2% | 27.6% |
| Christian | 17.6% | 46.2% | -28.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cox Street was 218.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cox Street has the 47th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 437th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Queens Court, 15 Cox Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-12-17 | £174,210 |
| Flat 35 Kings Court, 25 Cox Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-09 | £190,378 |
| Flat 28B Kings Court, 25 Cox Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-09-30 | £185,631 |
| Flat 1 Queens Court, 15 Cox Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-08-26 | £159,591 |
| Flat 2 Queens Court, 15 Cox Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-05 | £175,036 |
B3 1RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1RD 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,348 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 | 2,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,655 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 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,218 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 | 685 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,524 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,651 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 | 1,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,427 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 | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,377 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 | 1,850 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Free schools | 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 | 386 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 | 450 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 613 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee on the Square | 38 Cox Street, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Henrys Cantonese | 27 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 114 yd | |
| Somewhere in Brum | 30 Mary Ann Street, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| Otto | Old Biscuit Factory, 15 Caroline Street | 171 yd | |
| The Borrow Shop | Unit E, 15 Caroline Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Pauls House | 15-20 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 114 yd | |
| The Jam House | 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 182 yd | |
| The Barrel Store | Arch 32, Water Street | 223 yd | |
| Tunnel Club | 27 Water Street, Birmingham | 228 yd | |
| Actress & Bishop | 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 110 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 166 yd | |
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 174 yd | |
| Top G Pizza | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 225 yd | |
| Pizza City | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 225 yd | |
| Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn | 25 Caroline Street, Birmingham | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 552 yd | |
| Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry | 82-89 Cecil Street, Birmingham | 760 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 94.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.