Kemble Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7LB 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kemble Croft, Birmingham, B5 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7NF, B5 7LA, B5 7BS, B5 7NE, B5 7PY, B5 7NG, B5 7DS, B5 7LD, B5 7NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B5 7LB, 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 7LB, 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 7LB 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 Kemble Croft 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.
Kemble Croft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kemble Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2016-03-08 | £233,538 |
| 20 Kemble Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-07-23 | £241,746 |
| 28 Kemble Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-05-27 | £230,388 |
| 6 Kemble Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-06-30 | £218,858 |
| 16 Kemble Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2011-02-11 | £259,148 |
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7LB 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 | 173 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 | 850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,264 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 | 330 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Primary School Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Percy Shurmer Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,114 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 | 929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,261 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 | 3,427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 850 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 369 yd | |
| Bite Central | 6 Horton Square, Birmingham | 399 yd | |
| Syrian House | 25-27 Horton Square, Birmingham | 399 yd | |
| Cafe@290 | 290 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 407 yd | |
| Highgate Baptist Church | Conybere Street, Birmingham | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 390 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 534 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 711 yd | |
| Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd | 111-113 Bishop Street, Birmingham | 749 yd | |
| Eden | 116 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 357 yd | |
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 405 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 465 yd | |
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 663 yd | |
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 429 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 755 yd | |
| Oriental Supermarket | Ground Floor, 100 Holloway Head | 1,091 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 | 310 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 515 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 781 yd | |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.