Bristol Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7AZ is located in the Bordesley & Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1981-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 2FH, B5 7DE, B15 2BF, B15 2DU, B15 2FJ, B15 2AL, B15 2DZ, B15 2AN, B15 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 7AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 49.8% | 62.9% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 23.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 45.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 15.8% | -20.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 22.2% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 38% | 22.9% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 9.8% | 1.2% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.3% 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 | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 9.7% | 7.0% | 0.7% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 16.1% | 20.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.9% | 14% | -5.9% | 1.0% | 13.0% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.5% | 1.9% | -6.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 21.6% | 20.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -61.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 63.7% | 51.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 51.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 25.5% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 3.8% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 9.6% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 43.6% | 6.5% | 37.1% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Street was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bristol Street has the 58th highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 920th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 - 182 Bristol Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £8,300,000 | 2015-08-20 | £12,072,727 |
B5 7AZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7AZ 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 | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,708 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 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,002 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 | 526 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 2,052 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,548 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 | 3,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,317 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 | 410 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 1,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 105 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 196 yd | |
| Quarter Horse Coffee Ltd | 88-90 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| Indian Cafe Racer | Wellington Hotel, 72 Bristol Street | 269 yd | |
| Beluga Persian Kitchen and Grill | 86 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 269 yd | |
| Gaijin Sushi | 78 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exousia Community Church | 4 Wynn Street, Birmingham | 273 yd | |
| Harbin Lounge | 88 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham | 382 yd | |
| Nightingale Club | Essex House, Kent Street | 429 yd | |
| Boltz Club | 16 Kent Street, Birmingham | 430 yd | |
| The Fox | The Fox, 17 Lower Essex Street | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 76 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 269 yd | |
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 363 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 545 yd | |
| BRGR BOX | Ground Floor Part, 2-4 Exeter Street | 562 yd | |
| Shaorma Hub | 11A Exeter Street, Birmingham | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 491 yd | |
| Oriental Supermarket | Ground Floor, 100 Holloway Head | 569 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 630 yd | |
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 667 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 646 yd | |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 666 yd | |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 771 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.