St James Place is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 4JE 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 St James Place, Birmingham, B7 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B4 7XX, B7 4HY, B7 4HN, B4 7XN, B4 7XT, B7 4JA, B7 4JD, B8 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B7 4JE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 42.2% | 47.4% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 57.8% | 52.6% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 B7 4JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 33.9% | 45.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 34.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.8% | 44.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 21.2% | 27.5% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 17.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 B7 4JE this area, 33.3% 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.5% | 33.3% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 12.4% | 7.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.1% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 14.5% | 4.3% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.8% 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 | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 11.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% | 7.9% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 22.2% | 36% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 33.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 11.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 19.1% | 9.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -71.6% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 47.4% | 52% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 24.9% | 23.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 21.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.5% | 52.8% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 32.6% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 23.4% | 3.6% | -19.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 6.9% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 15% | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Muslim | 67.3% | 6.5% | 60.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Place was 206.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.9% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Place has the 13th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 466th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James House, 1 St James Place, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-04-28 | £837,745 |
| St. James House, 1 St James Place, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-04-15 | £535,385 |
B7 4JE 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 B7 4JE 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) | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | - not rated | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | - not rated | 648 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Village Primary School Emmeline Street , Bordesley Village B9 4NG | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Village Primary School Emmeline Street , Bordesley Village B9 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 724 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 | 752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 853 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James College St James House , B7 4JE | - not rated | 3 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Service Vauxhall Gardens , Barrack Street B7 4HA | - not rated | 165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy Al-Ansaar 106 Garrison Lane , Bordseley B9 4BS | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avecinna Academy The Garrison Centre , 106 Garrison Lane B9 4BS | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 792 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Catering | West Midlands Fire Service, 101 Vauxhall Road | 211 yd | |
| Teehani | 30 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Mercato Cafe | 32 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Big Johns | 2 Langdon Street, Birmingham | 468 yd | |
| Unite the Union | 30 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle & Ball Public House | Gopsal Street, Birmingham | 362 yd | |
| The Garrison | Flat 1, The Garrison Public House, 110 Garrison Lane | 611 yd | |
| Son Caney Cuba Bar | 230 Fazeley Street, Birmingham | 724 yd | |
| The Lounge | Aston Students Union, 8 Coleshill Street | 754 yd | |
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizza and Chicken | 35 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Brammies | 52 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 415 yd | |
| Village Grill | 46 Barwell Road, Birmingham | 713 yd | |
| Subway | Jennens Court, 250 Jennens Road | 734 yd | |
| DIXY CHICKEN | 6 Duddeston Mill Road, Nechells | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 191 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 848 yd | |
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 638 yd |
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 803 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Birmingham Trident) TRIDENT RETAIL PARK TRIDENT RETAIL PARK WESTLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 948 yd | |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 978 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.