Montague Street is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 7QA 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 Montague Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 7PT, B6 7UA, B6 7QH, B6 7LG, B6 7ST, B6 7TD, B6 7TU, B6 7LN, B6 7NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B6 7QA 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 | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 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 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 44.7% | 53.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 23.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 46% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 7QA this area, 31.2% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 31.2% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 10.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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 | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 14.3% | 23.6% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 21.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 14.5% |
| Other Black | 12.1% | 2.6% | -9.5% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 30.5% | 23.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 59.5% | 51.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 10% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 17.4% | 19.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 51.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 21.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 12.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 6.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montague Street was 375.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 201.4% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montague Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 150th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Montague Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-21 | £227,221 |
| 5 Montague Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-08-08 | £175,851 |
| 5 Montague Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £7,000 | 2018-08-15 | £8,501 |
| 5 Montague Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2008-01-25 | £229,955 |
| 9 Montague Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2007-04-20 | £215,786 |
B6 7QA 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 7QA 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) | 56 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,381 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 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nechells Primary E-ACT Academy Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | 1out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy Butlin Street , Nechells B7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,398 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 | 1,608 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Cafe | 287 Lichfield Road, Nechells | 263 yd | |
| N&k Catering Services | Unit 1, 427 Lichfield Road | 436 yd | |
| Aston Tavern | Aston Tavern, 10 Aston Hall Road | 549 yd | |
| Greggs | Cuckoo Trade Park, 54 Cuckoo Road | 661 yd | |
| James Memorial Homes | Stuart Street, Birmingham | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Mitre P H | Swan And Mitre, 305 Lichfield Road | 124 yd | |
| Karen Ashmore Services | The New Aston Social Club, Aston Hall Road | 388 yd | |
| The New Adventurers | Queens Road, Nechells | 431 yd | |
| The Vine | Lichfield Road, Nechells | 612 yd | |
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba's Kebab House | 18 Church Road, Nechells | 398 yd | |
| Tasty House Takeaway | 217 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 718 yd | |
| Sam and Harry's | 101 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 775 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Star City | 1,080 yd | |
| oodles n'oodles | Unit 1, Star City, 100 Watson Road | 1,080 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 | 513 yd |
| Powerleague (Birmingham) SALFORD STADIUM SALFORD STADIUM LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 592 yd |
| Aston Park Pavilion And Pitches ASTON PARK ASTON PARK TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Star City) STAR CITY STAR CITY WATSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,080 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Birmingham Star City) (Closed) Star City Star City Watson Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,081 yd |
| Aston Villa Fc (Villa Park) TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.