The proportion of people in Birmingham with a university degree or other qualifications varies enormously across the city In some neighbourhoods, nearly two thirds of adults have level 4 (degree or higher qualifications), based on responses to the 2021 Census.
Of course, it’s not entirely accurate to say that the higher the qualifications the brainier the person, as there are many factors to consider.
For example, people in certain areas may have had fewer opportunities, they may have been put off higher education by the fees or they may not have considered it as an option because neither their parents nor peers had done so.
The average age in different neighbourhoods could also have a bearing, as the proportion of people going to university has risen significantly in recent decades.
Below are the neighbourhoods within Birmingham with the highest percentage of adults, aged 16-plus, who have achieved level 4 (degree or higher) qualifications.
5. Welcome to Kings Heath, Birmingham
In Kings Heath 53.1% of adults have level 4 qualifications or above. | Fionnuala Bourke
6. Digbeth
In Digbeth 53% of adults have level 4 qualifications or above. | Flickr
7. Moseley
In Moseley Village, 51.2% of adults have level 4 qualifications or above. | Flickr
8. North Edgbaston
In North Edgbaston 50.9% of adults have level 4 qualifications or above. | google