Birmingham (West Midlands region) comprises the districts of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsail, and Wolverhampton.

Total Population: 3,737,000

(An increase of 1.47 % in the past 5 years.)

Census Data

• Foreign Born - 629,973
• Language Spoken at Home - 386,134

Quick Facts

• The locale with the highest number of foreign-born is Birmingham, almost one third of all foreign born.


• India represents the most numerous country of origin of foreign born.


• Significant populations of Punjabi, Urdu speakers (from Pakistan), Poles, Irish, and Jamaicans.


• Stoke-on-Trent is home to the fastest growing foreign born population in the metro area.


• Muslim ethnic enclaves include ... Bordesley Green (includes Small Heath) (73.9%); Hodge Hill (includes areas of Saltley and Ward End) (41.5%); Ladywood (35.2%); Lozells and East Handsworth (48.9%); Nechells (43.5%); Sparkbrook (includes Sparkhill) (70.2%); Washwood Heath (includes Alum Rock) (77.3%).