Camborne Close is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 5ER 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 Camborne Close, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 5HZ, B6 5HY, B6 5ES, B6 5HU, B6 5DL, B6 5EP, B6 5BA, B6 4UB, B6 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B6 5ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.3% | 49.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 44.1% | 51.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 45.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 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 5ER this area, 37.4% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 37.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 18.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 17.6% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 9% | 0.8% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% 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 | 33.4% | 39.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 38.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 61.3% | 56.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 22.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 4% | -6.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 56.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 31.1% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 1.1% | -26.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.9% | 37.2% | -28.3% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 57.1% | 6.5% | 50.6% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camborne Close was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Camborne Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 1065th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Camborne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-01-13 | £96,044 |
| 10 Camborne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-20 | £192,152 |
| 57 Camborne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-02-06 | £158,331 |
| 53 Camborne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2017-11-20 | £128,620 |
| 73 Camborne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-11-05 | £126,953 |
B6 5ER area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 5ER area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,681 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 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green Community School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor School Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | - not rated | 577 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,456 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 | 1,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,129 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 | 775 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 587 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Fusion | 144 Potters Lane, Aston | 246 yd | |
| Newtown Cultural Projects | The Drum, Potters Lane | 251 yd | |
| Adian's Dining | The Drum, Potters Lane | 251 yd | |
| Royal Patties | 32 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 449 yd | |
| Pro Burgers | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 255 yd | |
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 765 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 765 yd | |
| VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club | First Floor, 52a Lozells Road | 829 yd | |
| Upper Grounds P H | Upper Grounds Hotel, Trinity Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Brat | 99 Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham | 383 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 62 Victoria Road, Aston | 414 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 481 yd | |
| Greggs | 33 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 489 yd | |
| Teddylicious Desserts Aston | 16 Witton Road, Aston | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 481 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 489 yd | |
| Haq Halal | 86 Ettington Road, Birmingham | 513 yd | |
| Al Medina Midlands | 170 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 618 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 410 yd | |
| Broadway School (Aston Campus) (Closed) Whitehead Road | 548 yd | |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 587 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1) FREDERICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Birmingham) The Alcora Building The Alcora Building Allesley Street | health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.