Allison Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 5TH 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 Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 5LS, B5 6DT, B5 5LY, B5 5PG, B5 5LR, B5 5JH, B5 6DA, B5 6DY, B5 5HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B5 5TH, 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 5TH, 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 5TH 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 Allison Street was 1940.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1433.6% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Allison Street has the highest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 11th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 623.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 27 The Brolly Works, 78 Allison Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-10-09 | £161,655 |
| Apartment 30 The Brolly Works, 78 Allison Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-01-31 | £140,735 |
| Apartment 33 The Brolly Works, 78 Allison Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2024-12-05 | £201,018 |
| Apartment 45 The Brolly Works, 78 Allison Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-15 | £150,788 |
| 52 Allison Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-10-10 | £1,441,265 |
B5 5TH 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 5TH 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,339 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 | 426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,392 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 | 1,878 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 598 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archway Academy 86 Watery Lane , Middleway B9 4HN | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James College St James House , B7 4JE | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harper Bell Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , B12 0EJ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Earth (Birmingham) Lt | 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Waffle House | 52 Allison Street, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Netadvanture Cybercafe | 15 Shaws Passage, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| The Prince's Trust | The Adagio, 131 Digbeth | 119 yd | |
| Pirlos | 6 Coventry Street, Birmingham | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennesseys Bar | 30-31 Allison Street, Birmingham | 60 yd | |
| Bull Ring Tavern | Bull Ring Tavern, 1 Digbeth | 167 yd | |
| Subside Bar Ltd | The Dubliner, 57-59 Digbeth | 223 yd | |
| The Hangout | 22-23 Oxford Street, Nechells | 259 yd | |
| Kerryman | Kerryman, 81 Digbeth | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Palace Café | 26 Moat Lane, Nechells | 157 yd | |
| Chillichicks | 19 Bordesley Street, Birmingham | 161 yd | |
| Doughnotts | Upper Level, The Bullring | 181 yd | |
| Espresso Station Kiosk | Birmingham Moor Street Railway Station, Moor Street Queensway | 197 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea Birmingham | LSK 1, Linkstreet Bullring | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 27-31 Carrs Lane, Birmingham | 322 yd | |
| Poundland | 1-4 Corporation Street, Birmingham | 532 yd | |
| PandaFresh | 72-74 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham | 544 yd | |
| Tu Quynh Supermarket | Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street | 548 yd | |
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Birmingham City Centre) THE GYM THE GYM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 528 yd | |
| Easygym (Birmingham City Centre) 16-28 16-28 Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Birmingham) 42-44 42-44 THE PRIORY QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Birmingham) (Closed) TEMPLE ROW | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Birmingham) (Closed) Piccadilly Arcade | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 749 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (Birmingham) (Closed) 21-22 21-22 Stephenson Street | health and fitness suite | 765 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 13.8% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 183.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.