St Michaels Hill is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5JT 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 St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, B18 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0UU, B18 5JS, B18 5LE, B18 5JU, B18 5JY, B21 0UT, B21 0US, B21 0UB, B18 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B18 5JT is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 48.2% | 45.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 54.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 5JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 35.7% | 51.8% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 41.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 51.3% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 30.5% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 24.4% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 19.2% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 24.4% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 18.9% | 3.6% | -15.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.9% 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 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.9% | 23.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 20.5% |
| Pakistani | 27.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 31.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 10.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 3.9% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -68.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 58.6% | 56.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 28.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 56.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 22.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 5.5% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 7% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.4% | 37.2% | -32.8% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Sikh | 19.6% | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Hill was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Hill has the 27th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 1049th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-06-29 | £176,519 |
| 25 St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-08-18 | £141,831 |
| 11 St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-10-08 | £172,958 |
| 11 St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2004-07-09 | £139,584 |
| 25 St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2004-07-09 | £149,554 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 5JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 93 |
| Other | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,161 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 | 4,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 2out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | 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 | 441 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 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,984 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - 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 | 4,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,098 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 | 3,095 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankie's | 38 Piers Road, Birmingham | 62 yd | |
| Race Advice & Support Network | 127 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 252 yd | |
| Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara | Park Road, Soho | 269 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple | 18-20 Soho Road, Birmingham | 288 yd | |
| LimeNchilli | Gateway To India, 72 Soho Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 137 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 269 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 413 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 539 yd | |
| RAHYA RESTAURANT (pre Observatory) | The Observatory, 44A Barker Street | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk And Grill / Cookielicious | 121 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 326 yd | |
| Blue's Caribbean Hut | 117 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 425 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 127 Soho Road, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Spices Fast Food | Ground Floor, 143 Soho Road | 461 yd | |
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 567 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 596 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 637 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 890 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 327 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 845 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.