Clover Walk is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7DS is located in the Balsall Heath West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 2011-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clover Walk, Birmingham, B5 7DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7NE, B5 7LR, B5 7LP, B5 7BS, B5 7NF, B5 7XN, B5 7NX, B5 7NG, B5 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B5 7DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.6% | 52.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 7DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 36.9% | 43.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 30.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 52.5% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 26.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 5.2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 7DS this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 29.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 10.2% | 5.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.8% 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 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 22.5% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 20.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 30.3% | 14.8% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -66.6% |
| Arab | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 65.5% | 58.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 11.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 17.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 58.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 30.5% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.7% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.4% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 48.7% | 6.5% | 42.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clover Walk was 113.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clover Walk has the 71st lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1185th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Clover Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-06-10 | £275,418 |
| 5 Clover Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,999 | 2013-02-04 | £142,692 |
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Junior and Infant School Bristol Street , B5 7BN | - not rated | 390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Primary School Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Percy Shurmer Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Primary School Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | - not rated | 600 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 826 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,401 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 | 3,565 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 826 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 Bristol Road, Edgbaston | 291 yd | |
| Greggs | 105 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 509 yd | |
| Bite Central | 6 Horton Square, Birmingham | 539 yd | |
| Syrian House | 25-27 Horton Square, Birmingham | 539 yd | |
| Cafe@290 | 290 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 557 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 698 yd | |
| Exousia Community Church | 4 Wynn Street, Birmingham | 861 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 875 yd | |
| Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd | 111-113 Bishop Street, Birmingham | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 191 yd | |
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 560 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 632 yd | |
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 680 yd | |
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 577 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 905 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 | 311 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 674 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 844 yd | |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.