Hurst Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 6SE 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 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 6SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 6AB, B5 6AE, B5 6AF, B5 6RD, B5 6RY, B5 4TF, B5 4TH, B5 4TJ, B5 4TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 6SE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 35.6% | 49.3% | 13.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 64.4% | 50.7% | -13.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 6SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.8% 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 | 80.7% | 74.8% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 36.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 20.5% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 55.6% | 58.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6SE this area, 6.3% 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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 5.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.7% | 64.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.3% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 14.6% | 19.7% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 19.0% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 51.2% | 37.4% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 35.6% 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 | 60.5% | 35.6% | -24.9% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 15.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 32.5% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 26.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.5% 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 | 59% | 35.7% | -23.3% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 14.8% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 31.5% | 22.2% | 1.9% | 29.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.6% | 76.7% | -36.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 16% | 0.3% | 15.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Street was 1972.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 427.3% higher than the Bordesley & Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bordesley & Highgate and the 11th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 928.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 119 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-30 | £504,000 |
| Flat 3 119 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-11-27 | £136,800 |
| Flat 1 119 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-10-02 | £144,206 |
| Flat 1 119 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2005-10-25 | £121,196 |
| Flat 2 119 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2001-09-07 | £318,462 |
The percentage of student residents living in B5 6SE 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 | 169 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 151 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,568 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 | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 2,046 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 | 882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,404 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 | 2,788 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Sichuan | 121 Hurst Street, Birmingham | 3 yd | |
| Formosa Izakaya | 117 Hurst Street, Birmingham | 14 yd | |
| Urban Kitchen Fast Food | 148-151 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham | 33 yd | |
| Chilli Kitchen | Unit 4, Southside | 33 yd | |
| The Loft Lounge | 143 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham | 33 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Bar | Missing Bar, 48 Bromsgrove Street | 68 yd | |
| Boltz Club | 16 Kent Street, Birmingham | 111 yd | |
| Nightingale Club | Essex House, Kent Street | 113 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Flat Above, The Village Inn, 152 Hurst Street | 152 yd | |
| The Fox | The Fox, 17 Lower Essex Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyros Express | A204 To A206 And A208, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 194 yd | |
| Pho Yum | Unit A207 The Arcadian Bakery, 70 Hurst Street | 218 yd | |
| Sankara-Men | Unit 207a Arcadian Centre, 70 Hurst Street | 218 yd | |
| Wah Kee Bakery / Hey Sugar | B103, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 218 yd | |
| Mr Egg | 22 Hurst Street, Birmingham | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 182 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 182 yd | |
| Tu Quynh Supermarket | Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street | 276 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 297 yd | |
| PandaFresh | 72-74 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 133 yd | |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 345 yd | |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham City Centre) THE GYM THE GYM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 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% |
| Median download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.