Birmingham ward and area profiles
We have brought together data from a range of sources to build a clearer picture of local socio-economic conditions and community needs across Birmingham’s 69 wards.
You can explore the online Birmingham ward and area profiles to find information about:
- population characteristics
- health and wellbeing
- education attainment
- housing
- crime
- environment
- services and facilities
Aim of the profiles
The profiles are designed for councillors, voluntary and community sectors, and public or private organisations. They aim to:
- provide reliable ward-level insight to better understand local areas and communities
- support evidence-based decision-making and local priority setting
- strengthen engagement through a shared understanding and trust
- identify local issues and inequalities, enabling targeted action at ward and sub-ward level
- drive improvement and positive change, informed by consistent, latest available data
How to use the profiles
The profiles automatically update with the latest information and allow you to:
- view and compare ward-level data with the Birmingham average and other wards
- explore, where available, data at output area level (the lowest geographical level shown within wards)
- use interactive charts, maps, and tables, supported by contextual information and summary findings
The profiles will continue to be developed over time, including adding more datasets and themes.
View the Birmingham ward and area profiles.
Get help to use Birmingham City Observatory
The profiles are hosted on Birmingham City Observatory, which holds a large range of publications and datasets about the city.
If you need help using the profiles or accessing the data, email cityobservatory@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 24 June 2026
