Shooters Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B5 7LN 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shooters Close, Birmingham, B5 7LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B5 7LT, B5 7NY, B5 7PS, B5 7LR, B5 7LW, B5 7LS, B5 7NX, B5 7LP, B5 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B5 7LN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52.9% | 47.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 52.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 7LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 47.2% | 56.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 29.7% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.5% | 20% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 11.9% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 40.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.5% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 0.2% | -5.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 5% | -6.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 23.4% | 21.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -60.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 8.3% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 52.6% | 56.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 15.8% | -7.6% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.6% | 56.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 22.6% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 5.2% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 10.7% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 48.7% | 6.5% | 42.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shooters Close was 99.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shooters Close has the 63rd lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1381st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Shooters Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-02 | £264,737 |
| 3 Shooters Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2019-01-31 | £300,635 |
| 24 Shooters Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2016-05-25 | £196,435 |
| 29 Shooters Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-12-04 | £275,056 |
| 7 Shooters Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2010-01-28 | £165,028 |
The percentage of student residents living in B5 7LN 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 | 78 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 838 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 | 879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,071 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 | 3,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,903 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 | 879 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 249 Bristol Road , B5 7UH | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,284 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 | 429 yd | |
| Big Saj Original | 231 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 573 yd | |
| Dessert King | 223-225 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 574 yd | |
| Bite Central | 6 Horton Square, Birmingham | 657 yd | |
| Syrian House | 25-27 Horton Square, Birmingham | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 736 yd | |
| Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 824 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 852 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 896 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 157 yd | |
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 530 yd | |
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 704 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 818 yd | |
| Sir Harrys Chippy | 7 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 706 yd | |
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 822 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 829 yd | |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Edgbaston Priory Club SIR HARRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.