Newhaven Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 5AD is located in the Nechells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newhaven Close, Birmingham, B7 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 4JN, B7 4NQ, B7 4ED, B7 4BS, B7 4DY, B7 4NF, B7 4LW, B7 4JH, B7 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 5AD is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.8% 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 | 61.5% | 70.8% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 32.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 18.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 6.9% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 14.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 31% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 14.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 33.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 10% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 16.3% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 10.7% | 5.4% | -5.3% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 34.7% | 36.6% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 74.5% | 65.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 65.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newhaven Close was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newhaven Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 928th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Newhaven Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,125 | 2021-04-01 | £120,732 |
| 23 Newhaven Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2018-02-23 | £79,615 |
| 2 Newhaven Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £41,813 | 1999-07-12 | £188,159 |
The percentage of student residents living in B7 5AD 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) | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,251 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 | 249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,304 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 | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,447 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 | 717 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 850 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 860 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 874 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 68-69 Cecil Street , BIRMINGHAM B19 3SU | - not rated | 1,181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Cafe | 32 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 443 yd | |
| Teehani | 30 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 443 yd | |
| Cafe Resource | Faraday Wharf, 10 Holt Street | 586 yd | |
| Faraday Wharf | 10 Holt Street, Birmingham | 586 yd | |
| Unite the Union | 30 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 626 yd | |
| The Sack Of Potatoes | Sack Of Potatoes, 10 Gosta Green | 714 yd | |
| Shanahans | Shanahans, 129 Rocky Lane | 779 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 824 yd | |
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings | Lunar Lounge, Proctor Street | 202 yd | |
| Bellagio | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| The Smash Den | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Seafood Cartel Ltd | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Dhalings Vegan Kitchen | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 692 yd | |
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 786 yd | |
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 933 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 389 yd |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 421 yd | |
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 934 yd | |
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 952 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Birmingham) The Alcora Building The Alcora Building Allesley Street | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,056 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% |
| Median download speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.