Fowler Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 5DA 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 Fowler Street, Birmingham, B7 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 5DJ, B7 5DG, B7 5BS, B7 5AN, B7 5BN, B7 4TE, B7 5HA, B7 4PT, B7 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 5DA, 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 | 54.1% | 52.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.9% | 2.0% | 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 5DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 42.8% | 52.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 30.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 47.5% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5DA this area, 37% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 37% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 16% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.5% 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 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 33.3% | 26.8% | 2.5% | 30.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 4.3% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 45.2% | 24.5% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -56.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 73.4% | 53.7% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11.2% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 18.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 53.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 28.6% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 10% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 4.1% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 13.9% | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Muslim | 51.1% | 6.5% | 44.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fowler Street was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Nechells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fowler Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Nechells and the 1346th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Fowler Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-04-29 | £187,556 |
| 7 Fowler Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-13 | £180,714 |
| 1 Fowler Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-08 | £185,878 |
| 21 Fowler Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2019-12-12 | £112,554 |
| 11 Fowler Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-08-08 | £165,902 |
B7 5DA 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 5DA 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 | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,238 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 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School and Nursery Class Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy Butlin Street , Nechells B7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,931 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 | 1,130 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,709 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 | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CUL Academy Trust 69 Aston Road North , Aston B6 4EA | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Service Vauxhall Gardens , Barrack Street B7 4HA | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 245 yd | |
| Minmin, Wing Yip Centre | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 275 yd | |
| Moco Coffee and Company | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 275 yd | |
| Patsyjoe's Pantry | Unit 6, Wing Yip Business Centre | 306 yd | |
| Time Out Afterschool Club | 80 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 179 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 282 yd | |
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 507 yd | |
| Shanahans | Shanahans, 129 Rocky Lane | 733 yd | |
| The Vine | Lichfield Road, Nechells | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desirable Drinks | 15 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| Phat Chips | 5 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 111 yd | |
| Mushtaq Sweet Centre | 95-97 Cato Street, Birmingham | 360 yd | |
| Village Kebab House | Oliver Street, Birmingham | 434 yd | |
| DIXY CHICKEN | 6 Duddeston Mill Road, Nechells | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 647 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 946 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 742 yd |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.