Birmingham
United Kingdom • England • Europe
Primary City: Birmingham
Primary State/Province: West Midlands
Primary Language: English
Population: 3.3M
GDP: $243B • GDP per capita: $74,473
GAWC Class: 11
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
5.1%
Key Statistics
Major Teams
6
Total Teams
21
Major Companies
1
Market Cap
$1B
Commuter Rail
146
Universities
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 6 | #T-46 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 21 | #18 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 1 | #T-221 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $1B | #388 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Universities ↗ | 2 | #T-119 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 1 | #T-157 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 1 | #T-149 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 2.0 | #T-153 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 146 | #32 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 2 | #T-181 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • England
Aston Villa
Birmingham • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • England
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton • Level: 1
W Football • WSL
Aston Villa Women
Notable Venues3 venues
Test Cricket
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Birmingham
Badminton
Arena Birmingham
Birmingham
Golf
The Belfry
Wishaw
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams13 teams
Football/Soccer • England
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • England
Birmingham City
Birmingham • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • England
Walsall
Walsall • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • England
Tamworth
Birmingham • Level: 5
Football/Soccer • England
Solihull Moors
Solihull • Level: 5
Football/Soccer • England
Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster • Level: 6
Football/Soccer • England
Leamington
Leamington Spa • Level: 6
Football/Soccer • England
Redditch United
Birmingham • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Alvechurch
Birmingham • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Bromsgrove Sporting
Birmingham • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Halesowen Town
Birmingham • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Stourbridge
Birmingham • Level: 7
W Football • Women's Super League 2
Birmingham City Women
Other Men’s Teams3 teams
Rugby League • Championship
Midlands Hurricanes
T20 Cricket • T20 Blast
Birmingham Bears
T20 Cricket • The Hundred
Birmingham Phoenix
Other Women’s Teams2 teams
W Netball • Other Women Sports
Birmingham Panthers
Birmingham
W T20 Cricket • Other Women Sports
Birmingham Phoenix Women
Major Sporting Events
Golf Majors4 events
Ryder Cup
Golf International
2002 • The Belfry
Ryder Cup
Golf International
1993 • The Belfry
Ryder Cup
Golf International
1989 • The Belfry
Ryder Cup
Golf International
1985 • The Belfry
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gymshark | $1B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $1B across 1 companies
Cultural Assets
Museums & Landmarks
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Symphony Hall
Birmingham • Concert Hall
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Birmingham Airport
Solihull • 3 - International
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Birmingham New Street
Birmingham • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail (146 stations)1 entry
West Midlands Trains
Birmingham • 146 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
National Exhibition Centre
Solihull • Trade Venue