Devonshire Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5DN 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 Devonshire Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 5DJ, B18 5HA, B18 5DL, B18 5DB, B18 5RT, B18 5HH, B18 5HJ, B18 5RQ, B18 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B18 5DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 54.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 5DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 47% | 54.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 31.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 43.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 14.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 5DN this area, 39.9% 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 | 34.3% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 21.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 7.9% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 25% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.3% 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 | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 31.8% | 21.2% | -10.6% | 1.0% | 20.2% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 25% | 16.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -65.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 66.4% | 62.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.9% | 8% | -4.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 62.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 25.3% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 0.3% | -20.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Avenue was 154.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Avenue has the 36th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 787th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Devonshire Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-19 | £154,290 |
| 3 Devonshire Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-11-07 | £135,238 |
| 22 Devonshire Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-07-14 | £138,031 |
| 22 Devonshire Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £6,250 | 2022-07-14 | £6,502 |
| 30 Devonshire Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-01-21 | £141,818 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 5DN 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 3,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 829 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 | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,803 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 | 1,540 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,071 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 | 3,297 yd | Free schools | 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 | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara | Park Road, Soho | 299 yd | |
| B'ham Community Childrens Centre | 61 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Yankie's | 38 Piers Road, Birmingham | 550 yd | |
| Likkle Pot | Part Ground Floor, 99 Nineveh Road | 670 yd | |
| Boaters Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 217 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 236 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 299 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 438 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 217 yd | |
| Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway | Rear Of, 192 Bacchus Road | 398 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 217 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 442 yd | |
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 671 yd | |
| Arches Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 796 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 891 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 842 yd | |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.