Livery Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 1RG 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 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 1HN, B3 1RB, B3 1RJ, B3 1HL, B3 1QU, B3 1HP, B3 1HA, B3 1AG, B3 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B3 1RG 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 1RG, 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 1RG 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 Livery Street was 471.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Livery Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 97th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Livery Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2019-04-23 | £2,160,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in B3 1RG 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 | 784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,550 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 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,412 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 1,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,227 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 | 1,800 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,352 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 | 452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 517 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy St George's Community Hub , Great Hampton Row B19 3JG | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhere in Brum | 30 Mary Ann Street, Birmingham | 82 yd | |
| Henrys Cantonese | 27 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| The Hideout | Arch 20 To 21, Lionel Street | 142 yd | |
| Cucina Rustica | 24 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham | 143 yd | |
| Bucks | 86A Old Snow Hill, Birmingham | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrel Store | Arch 32, Water Street | 70 yd | |
| Tunnel Club | 27 Water Street, Birmingham | 81 yd | |
| Saint Pauls House | 15-20 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| The Jam House | 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham | 99 yd | |
| The Wolf | 2-10 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top G Pizza | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 199 yd | |
| Pizza City | 37 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 199 yd | |
| Artisan Alchemy | St Pauls Chambers, 85 Caroline Street | 292 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 110 Constitution Hill, Birmingham | 309 yd | |
| Dominiques | 91 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 607 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 872 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.