Great Francis Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 4QS 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 Francis Street, Birmingham, B7 4QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 4HR, B7 4JJ, B7 4LG, B7 4LJ, B7 4SU, B7 4LD, B7 4JL, B7 4RP, B7 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 4QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46% | 47.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 4QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 45.2% | 47.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 34.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 4.6% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 47.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4QS this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 31.5% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 23.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16% 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 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 22.6% | 39% | 16.4% | 2.5% | 36.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 38.6% | 16% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -65.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 73.1% | 54.1% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 21.1% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 12% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 54.5% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 34.1% | 34.1% | 9.8% | 24.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 2.3% | -13.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.2% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 12.7% | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.4% | 37.2% | -24.8% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 62% | 6.5% | 55.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Francis Street was 173.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Francis Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 651st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Great Francis Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-27 | £237,407 |
| 21 Great Francis Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-13 | £224,015 |
| 35 Great Francis Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-03 | £221,149 |
| 31 Great Francis Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-23 | £204,631 |
| 15 Great Francis Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2019-10-25 | £156,817 |
The percentage of student residents living in B7 4QS 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) | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,154 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 | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Primary School Arden Road , Saltley B8 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 56 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 455 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Cafe | 32 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 203 yd | |
| Teehani | 30 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 203 yd | |
| Saffron Catering | West Midlands Fire Service, 101 Vauxhall Road | 389 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | Cabin Cafe, Landor Street | 705 yd | |
| Siya Garden | 112 Saltley Road, Birmingham | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 763 yd | |
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 798 yd | |
| Eagle & Ball Public House | Gopsal Street, Birmingham | 892 yd | |
| The Garrison | Flat 1, The Garrison Public House, 110 Garrison Lane | 924 yd | |
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizza and Chicken | 35 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 203 yd | |
| Brammies | 52 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 203 yd | |
| DIXY CHICKEN | 6 Duddeston Mill Road, Nechells | 208 yd | |
| Village Kebab House | Oliver Street, Birmingham | 552 yd | |
| Mushtaq Sweet Centre | 95-97 Cato Street, Birmingham | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 281 yd | |
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 112 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 895 yd | |
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 911 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.