Old Stables Walk is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 5UD 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 Old Stables Walk, Birmingham, B7 5UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 5UB, B7 5PY, B7 5NU, B7 5NY, B7 5RR, B7 5NH, B7 5RL, B7 5RS, B7 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 5UD is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 54.9% | 46.6% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 53.4% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 5UD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 45.8% | 47.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 29% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.1% | 44.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 17.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 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 5UD this area, 39.7% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 39.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 18.7% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 16.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 18% | 11.6% | -6.4% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 33.5% | 22.8% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 76.4% | 67.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 15.9% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 67.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 21.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 2.7% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 37.2% | 6.5% | 30.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Stables Walk was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Nechells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Stables Walk has the 7th highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Nechells and the 890th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Old Stables Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-04-01 | £176,809 |
| 35 Old Stables Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2020-12-11 | £231,067 |
| 39 Old Stables Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-08-27 | £181,674 |
| 41 Old Stables Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2020-07-10 | £182,722 |
| 21 Old Stables Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2019-12-20 | £227,667 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Primary School Butlin Street , B7 5NS | - not rated | 140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nechells Junior and Infant School (NC) Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Nechells Academy Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rocky Lane , Nechells B7 5HA | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 1,518 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 | 1,963 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 | 1,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,656 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 | 1,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,980 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 | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneers Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 76 yd | |
| Time Out Afterschool Club | 80 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| Patsyjoe's Pantry | Unit 6, Wing Yip Business Centre | 504 yd | |
| Minmin, Wing Yip Centre | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 543 yd | |
| Moco Coffee and Company | 375 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mitre | Flat, The Mitre, 51 Railway Terrace | 319 yd | |
| Heartlands Club | 62 Aston Church Road, Nechells | 372 yd | |
| Swan & Mitre P H | Swan And Mitre, 305 Lichfield Road | 661 yd | |
| The Vine | Lichfield Road, Nechells | 675 yd | |
| Albion Vaults | Cato Street North, Birmingham | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam and Harry's | 101 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 49 yd | |
| Tasty House Takeaway | 217 Nechells Park Road, Birmingham | 582 yd | |
| Desirable Drinks | 15 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 806 yd | |
| Phat Chips | 5 Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham | 807 yd | |
| Ali Baba's Kebab House | 18 Church Road, Nechells | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Star City) STAR CITY STAR CITY WATSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| Manor Park Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Birmingham Star City) (Closed) Star City Star City Watson Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Powerleague (Birmingham) SALFORD STADIUM SALFORD STADIUM LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,055 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.