Kirby Road is in Winson Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 4RG 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 Kirby Road, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 5SE, B18 4RH, B18 4RE, B18 4PJ, B18 4PL, B18 4PW, B18 5SG, B18 4PP, B18 4RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B18 4RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B18 4RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 48% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 36.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 40.5% | 46.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 30.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 4RG this area, 31.3% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 31.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.7% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% 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 | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 20.5% | 19.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.6% | 12.6% | -9.0% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 20% | 25.1% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 53.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 53.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 14.9% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 53.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 26.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 5.4% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 33.9% | 6.5% | 27.4% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Road was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirby Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 541st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Kirby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2024-02-16 | £107,554 |
| 25 Kirby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-27 | £100,700 |
| 17 Kirby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-01-05 | £108,930 |
| 28 Kirby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-06-16 | £125,713 |
| 2 Kirby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2019-12-18 | £127,021 |
B18 4RG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B18 4RG 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 3,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,800 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 | 324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School Cuthbert Road , Winson Green B18 4AH | 2out of 4 | 831 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,233 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 | 1,710 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,640 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 | 3,813 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 | 833 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 | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen | H M Prison, Winson Green Road | 361 yd | |
| The Great Escape Cafe | 192 Winson Green Road, Birmingham | 381 yd | |
| B'ham Community Childrens Centre | 61 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 412 yd | |
| Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara | Park Road, Soho | 672 yd | |
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 410 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 470 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 672 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 749 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chippy | 217 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 76 yd | |
| Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway | Rear Of, 192 Bacchus Road | 200 yd | |
| Pon Di Grill | 4 Great Western Close, Birmingham | 356 yd | |
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 410 yd | |
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 839 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 956 yd | |
| Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 980 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 1,008 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Summerfield Community Centre DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.