Cato Street North is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 5AN 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 Cato Street North, Birmingham, B7 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 5DG, B7 5DA, B7 5DJ, B7 5AR, B7 5BS, B7 4PT, B7 5BN, B7 5DQ, B7 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 5AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 54.7% | 55% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 5AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 51.1% | 45% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 35.1% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 43% | 52.1% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 5AN this area, 36.2% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 36.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 22% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 37.4% | 25.8% | 2.5% | 34.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| Other Black | 11.9% | 6.2% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 29.4% | 20.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 68.9% | 60.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 17.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 61.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 4.3% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 2.6% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 76.7% | -26.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 19.6% | 1.5% | 18.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 46.5% | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cato Street North was 235.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.5% higher than the Nechells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cato Street North has the 3rd highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Nechells and the 364th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Cato Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-12-10 | £294,138 |
| 82 Cato Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-05-04 | £175,919 |
B7 5AN 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 5AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School and Nursery Class Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy Butlin Street , Nechells B7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,993 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 | 1,255 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CUL Academy Trust 69 Aston Road North , Aston B6 4EA | - not rated | 1,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siya Garden | 112 Saltley Road, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| Minmin, Wing Yip Centre | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 367 yd | |
| Moco Coffee and Company | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 367 yd | |
| Patsyjoe's Pantry | Unit 6, Wing Yip Business Centre | 387 yd | |
| Time Out Afterschool Club | 80 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 35 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 145 yd | |
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 561 yd | |
| Lindsey's Kitchen | 37 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 819 yd | |
| Shanahans | Shanahans, 129 Rocky Lane | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desirable Drinks | 15 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 251 yd | |
| Phat Chips | 5 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 252 yd | |
| Mushtaq Sweet Centre | 95-97 Cato Street, Birmingham | 276 yd | |
| Village Kebab House | Oliver Street, Birmingham | 533 yd | |
| DIXY CHICKEN | 6 Duddeston Mill Road, Nechells | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 605 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 802 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 814 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 763 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 11.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.