Barford Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 6AH 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 Barford Street, Birmingham, B5 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 6LT, B5 6TN, B5 6BB, B5 6AY, B5 6RY, B5 7EP, B5 6HT, B5 6SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B5 6AH is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 35.6% | 42.6% | 7.0% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 64.4% | 57.4% | -7.0% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 56.9% | 60.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 27% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 5% | -8.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 38.7% | 46.6% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 38.9% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 9% | -11.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 4.1% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 20.2% | -22.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 40.1% | 24.1% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.8% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 16% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 38.3% | 39.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -41.6% |
| Arab | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 70.4% | 50.6% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 19.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 50.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 19.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 13.5% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 33.2% | 6.5% | 26.7% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barford Street was 1784.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.2% higher than the Bordesley & Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barford Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bordesley & Highgate and the 14th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 824.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Barford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-05-27 | £819,957 |
| 84 Barford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-10-31 | £334,661 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 955 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 | 1,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 2,113 yd | University technical college | 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 | 660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,786 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 | 2,882 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Korea | Unit 2, 111-113 Bishop Street | 134 yd | |
| Bora Bora Lounge | 100 Barford Street, Birmingham | 136 yd | |
| Escape Cafe | 147 - 149 Barford Street, Birmingham | 152 yd | |
| SULTANS BIRMINGHAM | 232 Moseley Street, Birmingham | 173 yd | |
| CupBeans Ltd | 84 Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamp Tavern | The Lamp Tavern, 157 Barford Street | 2 yd | |
| Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd | 111-113 Bishop Street, Birmingham | 185 yd | |
| Eden | 116 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 217 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Flat Above, The Village Inn, 152 Hurst Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 323 yd | |
| Etna Pizza | 154 Vaughton Street, Birmingham | 338 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 473 yd | |
| Gyros Express | A204 To A206 And A208, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 556 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 77 Digbeth | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 530 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 551 yd | |
| Tu Quynh Supermarket | Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street | 615 yd | |
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 437 yd | |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 725 yd | |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 956 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham City Centre) THE GYM THE GYM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.