Great Lister Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 4DA 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 Great Lister Street, Birmingham, B7 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 4DX, B7 4LW, B7 4LS, B7 4DE, B7 4DY, B7 4BS, B7 4ED, B7 4NQ, B7 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B7 4DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 B7 4DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.7% 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 | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 59.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -42.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -9.0% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.3% | 60.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 B7 4DA this area, 1.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.4% | 71.5% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 54.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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 | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 13.5% | 5.1% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 15.9% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 43.9% | 35.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 55.7% | 70.1% | 14.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 14.8% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 70% | 14.5% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 25.8% | 5% | -20.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 17.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 40.4% | 6.0% | 34.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Lister Street was 297.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.9% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Lister Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 227th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenner Power Transmission Uk Great Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £27,500 | 2019-04-30 | £31,330 |
| Flat 256 Great Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-01-23 | £293,766 |
| Flat 256 Great Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £63,900 | 1996-04-12 | £327,115 |
B7 4DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B7 4DA 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) | 874 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 111 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 79 |
| Education | 37 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | - not rated | 416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School and Nursery Class Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 699 yd | Free 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 | 195 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 | 214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 355 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enta Independent School Mill Wharf , 10 Mill Street B6 4BS | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 660 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Service Vauxhall Gardens , Barrack Street B7 4HA | - not rated | 697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James College St James House , B7 4JE | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | - not rated | 869 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Factory | 9 Premier Trading Estate, Dartmouth Middleway | 293 yd | |
| Cafe Resource | Faraday Wharf, 10 Holt Street | 294 yd | |
| Faraday Wharf | 10 Holt Street, Birmingham | 294 yd | |
| Rising Cafe | 58 Chester Street, Birmingham | 414 yd | |
| Unite the Union | 30 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 361 yd | |
| The Sack Of Potatoes | Sack Of Potatoes, 10 Gosta Green | 447 yd | |
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 711 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 711 yd | |
| The Lounge | Aston Students Union, 8 Coleshill Street | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellagio | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 18 yd | |
| The Smash Den | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 18 yd | |
| Seafood Cartel Ltd | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 18 yd | |
| Dhalings Vegan Kitchen | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 18 yd | |
| Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings | Lunar Lounge, Proctor Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 659 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham | 720 yd | |
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 790 yd | |
| Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry | 82-89 Cecil Street, Birmingham | 912 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 132 yd | |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 662 yd | |
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 678 yd |
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 737 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Birmingham) The Alcora Building The Alcora Building Allesley Street | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 908 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.