Upper Sutton Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 5BW is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 5BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 5BD, B6 5BX, B6 5BN, B6 5BA, B6 5BB, B6 5DE, B6 5LY, B6 5HL, B6 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B6 5BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 B6 5BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 41.8% | 46.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 41.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 53.4% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 29.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 B6 5BW this area, 37.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 37.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 17.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.5% 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 | 31.4% | 25.6% | -5.8% | 1.1% | 24.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 25.4% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 22.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 10.7% | 2.7% | -8.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -74.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 56.1% | 51% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 15.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 22.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 4.3% | -6.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 50.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 24.9% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 6.6% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Muslim | 66.5% | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Sutton Street was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Sutton Street has the 26th lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 721st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-07-22 | £170,243 |
| 26 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-01-11 | £171,974 |
| 26 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2017-12-20 | £142,772 |
| 56 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-07-29 | £185,381 |
| 56 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2013-05-03 | £172,757 |
B6 5BW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 B6 5BW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Unemployed | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | - not rated | 71 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 71 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green Community School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor School Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | - not rated | 566 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 692 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,113 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 | - not rated | 634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUL Academy Trust 69 Aston Road North , Aston B6 4EA | - not rated | 498 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | - not rated | 498 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 605 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Cafe and Snack Bar | 2 Lichfield Road, Nechells | 422 yd | |
| Tropical Fusion | 144 Potters Lane, Aston | 500 yd | |
| Newtown Cultural Projects | The Drum, Potters Lane | 501 yd | |
| Adian's Dining | The Drum, Potters Lane | 501 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Church | 70 Thomas Street, Birmingham | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 530 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 617 yd | |
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 617 yd | |
| Shanahans | Shanahans, 129 Rocky Lane | 795 yd | |
| Upper Grounds P H | Upper Grounds Hotel, Trinity Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Brat | 99 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham | 117 yd | |
| Dr Dough | Unit 83, Phillips Street Industrial Estate | 571 yd | |
| Bun & Shake Birmingham City Centre | Unit 83, Phillips Street Industrial Estate | 571 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 62 Victoria Road, Aston | 679 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Medina Midlands | 170 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 523 yd | |
| Haq Halal | 86 Ettington Road, Birmingham | 612 yd | |
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 727 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 731 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 71 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1) FREDERICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Broadway School (Aston Campus) (Closed) Whitehead Road | 615 yd | |
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 712 yd | |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 892 yd |
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 997 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.