Wainwright Street is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 5TG is located in the Nechells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wainwright Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 5TP, B6 7QY, B7 5EE, B6 5SN, B6 5TY, B6 7RD, B6 5SY, B6 5TJ, B6 5UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B6 5TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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% | 46.5% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 33.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 44.8% | 50.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 23.1% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 5TG this area, 36.8% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 36.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 21.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12% 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 | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 14.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 25.1% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 22.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 0.2% | -6.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.3% | 14.6% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 15.6% | 12% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 62.6% | 58.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 20.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 58.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 29.3% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 2% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 53.9% | 6.5% | 47.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wainwright Street was 241.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wainwright Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 367th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 - 119 Wainwright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £659,608 | 2018-04-06 | £817,817 |
| 115 - 119 Wainwright Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £554,000 | 2017-11-20 | £687,724 |
The percentage of student residents living in B6 5TG 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary Academy Church Lane , Aston B6 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy Butlin Street , Nechells B7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,652 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,785 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 796 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee House | 18 Wainwright Street, Birmingham | 226 yd | |
| Aston Cafe | 287 Lichfield Road, Nechells | 373 yd | |
| James Memorial Homes | Stuart Street, Birmingham | 565 yd | |
| Patsyjoe's Pantry | Unit 6, Wing Yip Business Centre | 573 yd | |
| Minmin, Wing Yip Centre | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | Lichfield Road, Nechells | 46 yd | |
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 472 yd | |
| Swan & Mitre P H | Swan And Mitre, 305 Lichfield Road | 574 yd | |
| Shanahans | Shanahans, 129 Rocky Lane | 647 yd | |
| The New Adventurers | Queens Road, Nechells | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba's Kebab House | 18 Church Road, Nechells | 397 yd | |
| Sam and Harry's | 101 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 673 yd | |
| Desirable Drinks | 15 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 813 yd | |
| Phat Chips | 5 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 813 yd | |
| Love Taste | B12, Seedbed Centre | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Medina Midlands | 170 Bevington Road, Birmingham | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Aston Arena (Closed) Aston Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School (Site 1) FREDERICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 946 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.