Bissell Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7HR is located in the Bordesley & Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bissell Street, Birmingham, B5 7HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7HE, B5 7HP, B5 7JJ, B5 7EP, B5 7JN, B5 7JH, B5 7JG, B5 7JL, B5 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 7HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 45.9% | 49.6% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.4% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 42% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.4% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28% | 26.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 26.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 15.7% | 5% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.2% 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 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 14.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 14.2% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -69.2% |
| Arab | 7.4% | 4.6% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 52% | 57.9% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.3% | 20.4% | -9.9% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.2% | 58.1% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 29% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 5.1% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 2.4% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 50.9% | 6.5% | 44.4% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bissell Street was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Bordesley & Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bissell Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bordesley & Highgate and the 1454th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 - 41 Bissell Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-11-30 | £502,759 |
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7HR 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 566 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 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,842 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 | 301 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 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,871 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 | 3,277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,858 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 | 887 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danes Catering Ltd | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 93 yd | |
| CupBeans Ltd | 84 Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 235 yd | |
| Mystic Food Corner | 84 Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 235 yd | |
| Smokin Zone Pizza | 156 Vaughton Street, Birmingham | 261 yd | |
| Escape Cafe | 147 - 149 Barford Street, Birmingham | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 29 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 173 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 205 yd | |
| Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd | 111-113 Bishop Street, Birmingham | 286 yd | |
| Eden | 116 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 93 yd | |
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 279 yd | |
| Etna Pizza | 154 Vaughton Street, Birmingham | 310 yd | |
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 314 yd | |
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 76 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 369 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 758 yd | |
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 765 yd | |
| Tu Quynh Supermarket | Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 292 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 700 yd | |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 880 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 881 yd | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 906 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.