Barn Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 5QB is located in the Bordesley & Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barn Street, Birmingham, B5 5QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 5QD, B5 5SA, B5 5SE, B5 5RG, B5 5LR, B5 5NH, B5 5LY, B9 4AX, B5 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B5 5QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 50.1% | 55.4% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 44.6% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 B5 5QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.6% 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 | 95.4% | 93.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 55.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -39.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 60.5% | 54.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 37.9% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 B5 5QB this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 57.1% | 68.7% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 51.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 16.7% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 15.6% | 3.4% | -12.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 55.9% | 70.2% | 14.3% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 79.2% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 7.3% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 79.7% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 1.6% | -6.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Street was 2131.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1609.8% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barn Street has the highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 7th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 586.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Barn Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-12-16 | £297,248 |
| 46 Barn Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,067 | 2005-08-22 | £278,775 |
B5 5QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 B5 5QB 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) | 393 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 173 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 87 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Other | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 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 | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Village Primary School Emmeline Street , Bordesley Village B9 4NG | 1out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,024 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 472 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 1,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough | 43 River Street, Birmingham | 146 yd | |
| Centrala Cafe | Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street | 148 yd | |
| Oval Digbeth | Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley Street | 194 yd | |
| The Bond | 180-182 Fazeley Street, Birmingham | 194 yd | |
| The Ruin | Floodgate Tavern, 92 Floodgate Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Son Caney Cuba Bar | 230 Fazeley Street, Birmingham | 194 yd | |
| Lab 11 | Trent Street, Birmingham | 203 yd | |
| In A Box 3 | 91 Floodgate Street, Birmingham | 205 yd | |
| Sector 57 | 21-27 Milk Street, Birmingham | 218 yd | |
| The Hangout | 22-23 Oxford Street, Nechells | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Grill Restaurant | 99-101 Coventry Street, Birmingham | 305 yd | |
| The Big Birmingham Bake | 110-119 Floodgate Street, Birmingham | 313 yd | |
| Smoking Bagels | 9-13 Floodgate Street, Birmingham | 319 yd | |
| Chillichicks | 19 Bordesley Street, Birmingham | 326 yd | |
| Homeless One | 10 New Bartholomew Street, Birmingham | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 27-31 Carrs Lane, Birmingham | 641 yd | |
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 681 yd | |
| Poundland | 1-4 Corporation Street, Birmingham | 882 yd | |
| Tu Quynh Supermarket | Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street | 1,002 yd | |
| PandaFresh | 72-74 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Fitness (Birmingham Trident) TRIDENT RETAIL PARK TRIDENT RETAIL PARK WESTLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Pat Benson Boxing Academy UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ADDERLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Birmingham) 42-44 42-44 THE PRIORY QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham City Centre) THE GYM THE GYM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 854 yd |
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 951 yd | |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 953 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 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.