Great Charles Street Queensway is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B3 3BZ is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B3 3HS, B3 3LG, B3 3JY, B3 1PB, B3 3RJ, B3 1JP, B3 1LH, B3 3RB, B3 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B3 3BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 41.4% | 47.7% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 58.6% | 52.3% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 3BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.2% 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 | 76.7% | 82.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 44.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (93.2%) 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% | 62.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 30.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around B3 3BZ this area, 4.1% 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 77.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 77.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| 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 62.9% 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% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 15.8% | 3.9% | -11.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 60.9% | 62.9% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 62.4% | 64.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 8% | -16.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 63.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.5% | 7.3% | -9.2% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Charles Street Queensway was 3161.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 725.3% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Charles Street Queensway has the 3rd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 3rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1752.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 152 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-10-29 | £483,440 |
| Apartment 4 150 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-04-08 | £366,000 |
| Apartment 8 150 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2019-03-08 | £520,239 |
| Apartment 3 150 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £565,000 | 2018-10-05 | £674,787 |
| Apartment 9 150 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £750,000 | 2018-10-05 | £895,735 |
The percentage of student residents living in B3 3BZ 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 | 102 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 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 | 1,284 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 | 1,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 1,301 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 | 697 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,708 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,855 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 | 2,221 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 44 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 951 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 | 1,023 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 1,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Floor Cafe | University College Of Birmingham, Summer Row | 72 yd | |
| M&M Catering | 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham | 95 yd | |
| Nettl Business Store | 37A Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| Mediterranean Pizza Ltd | 64 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 124 yd | |
| Knights Coffee House | 58 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Bass Retail Leisure Services, 27 Fleet Street | 135 yd | |
| All Bar One | All Bar One, 43-45 Newhall Street | 175 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 31 Summer Row | 180 yd | |
| Soiree Lounge | Unit 2, 5-11 Fleet Street | 190 yd | |
| The Florence | 106-110 Edmund Street, Birmingham | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominiques | 91 Newhall Street, Birmingham | 170 yd | |
| Bon Bon | 3 New Market Street, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Pieminister | New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street | 346 yd | |
| Greggs | 85 New Street, Ladywood | 357 yd | |
| Fat Burgers | 92 New Street, Ladywood | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food Group | 7 Newhall Square, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 88 Navigation Street, Birmingham | 549 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Unit 1, Cathedral Court, 18-20 Colmore Row | 561 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham | 581 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 43, Grand Central | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 205 yd |
| Health Du Vin Leisure Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 639 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.