Hockley Hill is in Hockley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5AP 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 Hockley Hill, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 5NZ, B18 5NX, B18 5AQ, B19 3AE, B18 5NY, B18 5AY, B18 5AA, B19 3BZ, B18 6HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B18 5AP is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 40.5% | 42.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 59.5% | 57.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 78.3% | 68.8% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 17.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.6% | 59.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5AP this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.8% | 68.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.1% | 71.2% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 77.2% | 68.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 68.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hockley Hill was 251.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.4% higher than the Lozells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hockley Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lozells and the 316th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Delivery Office, 23 Hockley Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £21,080 | 2017-08-29 | £24,602 |
B18 5AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B18 5AP 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | - not rated | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Junior School Nursery Road , Newtown B19 2YA | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 84 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge School Church Lane , B20 2HL | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanina Lounge Restaurant & Late Bar | 5 Hockley Hill, Birmingham | 152 yd | |
| Hylton Cafe | 2 Hylton Street, Birmingham | 193 yd | |
| Friends Cafe | 222 New John Street West, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| Red Ruby | 224 New John Street West, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| Domdines | 226 New John Street West, Birmingham | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kulture Bar & Restaurant | Ground Floor, 160 Hockley Hill | 86 yd | |
| Whitehouse Public House | 99 New John Street West, Birmingham | 241 yd | |
| Whisky Bars | 75-79 Vyse Street, Ladywood | 259 yd | |
| The Birmingham Whiskey Club | Museum Of The Jewellery Quarter, 75 Vyse Street | 276 yd | |
| Jewellers Arms | 23 Hockley Street, Ladywood | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Ruby | 224 New John Street West, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp | 23-24 Lodge Road, Soho Hockley | 309 yd | |
| Platinum Spoon | 395 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints | 311 yd | |
| Subway / Food to Go | Murco, New John Street West | 329 yd | |
| WiJamman Takeaway | 22 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 119 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 783 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 1,059 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nishkam High School NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL GREAT KING STREET NORTH | tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Playfootball (Birmingham Indoor) FUTSAL UK FUTSAL UK GREAT KING STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Mayfield School (Closed) Villa Street | 674 yd | |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 873 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.