Markby Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 4PP is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Markby Road, Birmingham, B18 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 4PY, B18 4PW, B18 4PZ, B18 4RD, B18 4PL, B18 4RB, B18 4RG, B18 4RE, B18 4PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 4PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.8% | 41.3% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 39.9% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 55% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.2% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B18 4PP this area, 40.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 40.7% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 20.9% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 19% | 4.4% | -14.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 10.8% | -5.4% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 25.6% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 22.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.8% | 3.7% | -8.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 25.8% | 20.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -61.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 43.9% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 23.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 43.5% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 21.9% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Sikh | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markby Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Handsworth average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Markby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £134,500 | 2021-03-19 | £156,580 |
| 57 Markby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-02-14 | £137,855 |
| 41 Markby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-10-16 | £105,861 |
| 69 Markby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2018-03-19 | £135,477 |
| 35 Markby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2016-03-31 | £132,001 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 4PP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School Cuthbert Road , Winson Green B18 4AH | 2out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B'ham Community Childrens Centre | 61 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen | H M Prison, Winson Green Road | 480 yd | |
| The Great Escape Cafe | 192 Winson Green Road, Birmingham | 495 yd | |
| Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara | Park Road, Soho | 597 yd | |
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 356 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 442 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 597 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 710 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway | Rear Of, 192 Bacchus Road | 112 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 217 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 122 yd | |
| Pon Di Grill | 4 Great Western Close, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 442 yd | |
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 717 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 834 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 886 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 925 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,062 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.