Colmore Row is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 2BJ is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 2NU, B3 2DA, B3 2PP, B3 2HB, B3 2DX, B3 2RB, B3 2RT, B4 6LG, B4 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B3 2BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.4% | 52.2% | 10.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 58.6% | 47.8% | -10.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 2BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.1% 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 | 76.7% | 81.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 43.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 13.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 66.2% | 58.8% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 29.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2BJ this area, 4.4% 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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 63.2% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 60.9% | 57.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 46.7% 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 | 62.4% | 46.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 18.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 20.3% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.5% 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 | 61.7% | 46.5% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| 10+ Years | 16.5% | 14.5% | -2.0% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 18.9% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colmore Row was 7051.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1841.3% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colmore Row has the 2nd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 2nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4258.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £17,750,000 | 2018-06-08 | £20,740,842 |
| Colmore Court, 9 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2017-12-11 | £365,912 |
B3 2BJ 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 2BJ 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 | 122 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,161 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 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,090 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 | 1,005 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 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 673 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,251 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 | 567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,190 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 | 1,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,767 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 | 536 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 567 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 704 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 735 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge School Church Lane , B20 2HL | - not rated | 983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee (Whitbread) | 9 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 28 yd | |
| Primitivo | 10 Barwick Street, Birmingham | 53 yd | |
| Tattu | 18 Barwick Street, Birmingham | 74 yd | |
| Zambrero | 31 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 88 yd | |
| The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant | 39-43 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Contemptibles | Flat Over, The Old Contemptible, 176 Edmund Street | 132 yd | |
| Roebuck | 16 Church Street, Ladywood | 161 yd | |
| Urban Cafe Bar Kitchen Church Street | 30 Church Street, Ladywood | 161 yd | |
| North Taproom: Snowhill | One Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway | 166 yd | |
| The Square Peg | Square Peg, Corporation Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty'S Sandwich Bar | Colmore Gate, 2-6 Colmore Row | 80 yd | |
| Pret A Manger - Unit 2 | 22 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 80 yd | |
| Greggs | 37-38 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham | 127 yd | |
| Bon Bon | 3 New Market Street, Birmingham | 267 yd | |
| Shakes | 11 Cannon Street, Birmingham | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 80 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 93 yd | |
| Poundland | 1-4 Corporation Street, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Tesco | 27-31 Carrs Lane, Birmingham | 542 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 43, Grand Central | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 115 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza) Snow Hill Plaza Snow Hill Plaza St. Chads Queensway | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Birmingham) 42-44 42-44 THE PRIORY QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham City Centre) THE GYM THE GYM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 666 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 83.8% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.