North Western Terrace is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5JZ 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 North Western Terrace, Birmingham, B18 5JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 5JX, B18 5JY, B21 0UT, B18 5JU, B21 0US, B18 5TE, B21 0UU, B21 0UN, B18 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B18 5JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 46.2% | 42.5% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 38.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 52.7% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 30.3% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 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 5JZ this area, 32.1% 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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 32.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 14% | 5% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.2% 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 | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.3% | 9.3% | -8.0% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.4% | 24% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 21.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 22.4% | 12.8% | -9.6% | 1.0% | 11.8% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 16.6% | 23.2% | 6.6% | 81.4% | -58.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 61.7% | 59.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 4.4% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 60.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 14.2% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 3% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 39.5% | 6.5% | 33.0% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Western Terrace was 237.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Western Terrace has the 15th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 362nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 North Western Terrace, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-05-31 | £79,476 |
| 8 North Western Terrace, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-20 | £182,708 |
| 2 North Western Terrace, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-17 | £152,257 |
| 21 North Western Terrace, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2020-03-20 | £80,801 |
| 8 North Western Terrace, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-12-13 | £144,759 |
B18 5JZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 5JZ 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 | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,963 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 | 3,986 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 | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Benson Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 1out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 4out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Junior and Infant School Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 385 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 990 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 | 1,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,463 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 | 3,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 375 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 161 yd | |
| Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara | Park Road, Soho | 184 yd | |
| Shambhala Village | 87 Soho Road, Birmingham | 307 yd | |
| Likkle Pot | Part Ground Floor, 99 Nineveh Road | 314 yd | |
| Hockley Brook Bar and Restaurant | 68 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 109 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 184 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 331 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 437 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 315 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 127 Soho Road, Birmingham | 366 yd | |
| Spices Fast Food | Ground Floor, 143 Soho Road | 366 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 191 Soho Road, Birmingham | 466 yd | |
| Soho Sweets and Bakers | 165 Soho Road, Birmingham | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 405 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 466 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 518 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 739 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 527 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 738 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.