Lodge Road is in Hockley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5BN is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2010-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lodge Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 5QX, B18 5RA, B18 5BT, B18 7RT, B18 5QU, B18 5SQ, B18 5RD, B18 5QS, B18 7HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B18 5BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 35.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 43.3% | 49.7% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5BN this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.4% | 29.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 27.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.5% 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% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 20.2% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 17.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 23.4% | 23.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 22.1% |
| Other Black | 15.9% | 4% | -11.9% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -69.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 58.7% | 55.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 55.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 28.1% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 4.5% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Road was 155.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lodge Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 747th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Lodge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-06-18 | £222,230 |
| 107 Lodge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-11-07 | £256,286 |
| 104 Lodge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2015-10-09 | £267,503 |
| 106 Lodge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-09-22 | £241,720 |
| 107 Lodge Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2011-09-02 | £317,426 |
B18 5BN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 5BN 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Benson Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 1out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth New Road School Handsworth New Road , Winson Green B18 4PQ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 1,315 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 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,872 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 | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital Teaching Unit Ward 10 , City Hospital (NHS Trust) B18 7QH | - not rated | 522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaters Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 522 yd | |
| M & G Cafe | 70-71 Western Road, Soho | 567 yd | |
| Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara | Park Road, Soho | 652 yd | |
| Merkeb caffe | 30 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 756 yd | |
| Reminisce Social Members Club | 178 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 396 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 483 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 652 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 749 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 483 yd | |
| Arches Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 522 yd | |
| SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp | 23-24 Lodge Road, Soho Hockley | 557 yd | |
| Platinum Spoon | 395 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints | 563 yd | |
| WiJamman Takeaway | 22 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 941 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 973 yd | |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.