Needham Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 5QH 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 Needham Street, Birmingham, B7 5QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 5QR, B7 5PH, B7 5QP, B7 5PD, B7 5QS, B7 5QD, B7 5PE, B7 5RH, B7 5LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 5QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.9% | 55.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 44.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 5QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 49.3% | 47.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 29.2% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.6% | 53.5% | 16.9% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 26.4% | -14.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 5QH this area, 34.3% 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 | 39% | 34.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 7.7% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 26.2% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.9% 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 | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 14.2% | 21% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 18.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 20.1% | 12.0% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 32.9% | 24.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -56.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 76.9% | 60.2% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 13.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 59.9% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.9% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 2.1% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 47.4% | 6.5% | 40.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Needham Street was 113.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Nechells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Needham Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Nechells and the 1197th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Needham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £51,750 | 2019-08-06 | £68,262 |
| 27 Needham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-01-21 | £156,871 |
| 5 Needham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-06-08 | £110,244 |
| 38 Needham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-07-10 | £202,388 |
| 27 Needham Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-12-20 | £172,219 |
The percentage of student residents living in B7 5QH 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nechells Primary E-ACT Academy Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | 1out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Church Lane , Aston B6 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,992 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,048 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 | 1,754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | 1out of 4 | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Memorial Homes | Stuart Street, Birmingham | 333 yd | |
| Cafe 200 and Deli | 200 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 382 yd | |
| Time Out Afterschool Club | 80 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| Greggs | Cuckoo Trade Park, 54 Cuckoo Road | 556 yd | |
| Goals Birmingham Star City | 101 Watson Road, Nechells | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Club | 62 Aston Church Road, Nechells | 265 yd | |
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 603 yd | |
| Swan & Mitre P H | Swan And Mitre, 305 Lichfield Road | 663 yd | |
| The Vine | Lichfield Road, Nechells | 878 yd | |
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam and Harry's | 101 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 236 yd | |
| Tasty House Takeaway | 217 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 322 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Star City | 712 yd | |
| oodles n'oodles | Unit 1, Star City, 100 Watson Road | 712 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 4, Star City | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Convenience Store | 230-232 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Star City) STAR CITY STAR CITY WATSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Birmingham Star City) (Closed) Star City Star City Watson Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Powerleague (Birmingham) SALFORD STADIUM SALFORD STADIUM LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 877 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.