Cheatham Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 5PS 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 Cheatham Street, Birmingham, B7 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 5PR, B7 5RA, B7 5NJ, B7 5NF, B7 5UA, B7 5NH, B7 5RL, B7 5PX, B7 5RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B7 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 43.1% | 50% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 39.2% | 52.3% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.5% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 11.5% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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 5PS this area, 30.6% 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 30.6% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 22.9% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 12.1% | 4.7% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% 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 | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 9.3% | 2.3% | -7.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% | 20.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 19.1% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 38% | 21.7% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 72.9% | 62.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 11.5% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 14% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 62.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 21.9% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 4.6% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 49.3% | 6.5% | 42.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheatham Street was 96.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Nechells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheatham Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Nechells and the 1393rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cheatham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-23 | £210,624 |
| 1 Cheatham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-08-10 | £181,525 |
| 6 Cheatham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-24 | £119,199 |
| 5 Cheatham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-07-12 | £184,961 |
| 3 Cheatham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2004-03-31 | £184,592 |
B7 5PS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 5PS 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's Church of England Academy Butlin Street , Nechells B7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Primary School Butlin Street , B7 5NS | - not rated | 239 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School and Nursery Class Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,452 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 | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 969 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneers Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CUL Academy Trust 69 Aston Road North , Aston B6 4EA | - not rated | 1,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Out Afterschool Club | 80 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 43 yd | |
| James Memorial Homes | Stuart Street, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| Patsyjoe's Pantry | Unit 6, Wing Yip Business Centre | 307 yd | |
| Minmin, Wing Yip Centre | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 344 yd | |
| Moco Coffee and Company | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 168 yd | |
| Heartlands Club | 62 Aston Church Road, Nechells | 488 yd | |
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 576 yd | |
| The Vine | Lichfield Road, Nechells | 656 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Flat Above, The Sportsman, 130 Saltley Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam and Harry's | 101 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 255 yd | |
| Desirable Drinks | 15 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 598 yd | |
| Phat Chips | 5 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 600 yd | |
| Tasty House Takeaway | 217 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 791 yd | |
| Mushtaq Sweet Centre | 95-97 Cato Street, Birmingham | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,045 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.