Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city, with 2.8 million inhabitants. The midlands city is diverse, with a large asian population in particular. It’s also a city that skews young, with the highest proportion of people under 35 in the country! This means there are plenty of single people looking to date in Birmingham, and a lively bar, coffee shop and restaurant scene to cater to them. There are also speed dating events, and other face to face dating meet ups beginning to pop up in the city.
Just like everywhere else, especially urban areas, singles in Birmingham now largely meet online. Internet dating is especially popular among younger people in the city, with a whole host of apps used daily. As with the rest of the UK, the weather isn’t the best in the midlands, so getting to know potential dates from the comfort of home is a huge plus for savvy daters. Once you find a Brummy match, the city offers a lot to do on dates, with the young and fun personality of its inhabitants really starting to shine through in recent years.
Birmingham might be famous for curry, but that’s not all it has to offer. The city has a dynamic restaurant scene, so you’re bound to find somewhere both you and your date will love, from modern-British fine dining at Folium to dirty fried chicken at Bonehead. There’s also a strong showing from bars, with craft beer at Kilder or cocktails at 1000 Trades. Of course, you might want something slower-paced for your date, especially if it’s a first date.
If so, there’s Medicine Bakery and Gallery for coffee and sweet treats with a side of art, or the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery if you want to impress your date with your knowledge of Pre-Raphaelite painting, or the industrial history of the midlands! The MAC in Cannon Hill Park often has events -- from movies to markets -- and can be a great place for a date. And there’s window shopping at the Bull Ring, of course! Find out what your date likes and plan accordingly, Birmingham is bound to have something to offer.
About 48.4 percent of Birmingham’s residents are male. This is slightly higher than the national average, and works out at about 1.4 million. You might get lucky and meet someone in a pub, the old fashioned way, but these days most brummies find love online. Birmingham has a young population and a lot of single people, so if you’re yet to reach middle age or are looking for a young lover, you might just be in luck. And a lot of dating apps are location sensitive, so if you use Birmingham dating apps, it’s men in London that you’ll be matched with!
Meet menThe population of Birmingham is approximately 51.6% female. That means there are around 1.6 million girls and women in Birmingham. The young Birmingham population loves spending time with friends, and the city has a huge service industry, so there are plenty of jobs that keep people on their feet all day and leave them knackered by the evening! Online dating is increasingly popular, as it allows you to meet women (or men) from the comfort of your home at any time. Eventually, you’ll surely be sitting with your feet up with your girlfriend, ordering your favourite curry from one of the best Indian restaurants in the UK!
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