Coveley Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5RD 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 Coveley Grove, Birmingham, B18 5RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 5RB, B18 5RH, B18 5BT, B18 5DL, B18 5RJ, B18 5RT, B18 5RQ, B18 5SQ, B18 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B18 5RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 51.6% | 55.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 44.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 5RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 62.8% | 53.1% | -9.7% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 34.5% | 12.0% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 56.1% | 15.6% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 27.6% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 9.3% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5RD this area, 28.5% 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 | 27.1% | 28.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 19.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 26.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.8% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 34% | 15.6% | 2.5% | 31.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 27.4% | 25% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 24.0% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 9.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 16.3% | 9.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 67.4% | 60.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 60.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 26.3% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 1.9% | -9.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 3.3% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 37.6% | 6.5% | 31.1% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coveley Grove was 179.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coveley Grove has the 25th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 614th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Coveley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-05-05 | £101,850 |
| 6B Coveley Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2006-04-21 | £93,035 |
B18 5RD 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 5RD 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 | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,047 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 | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,093 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 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 2out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,035 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 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,340 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,002 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 | 3,085 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 | 270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,462 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 | 475 yd | |
| Boaters Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 571 yd | |
| Yankie's | 38 Piers Road, Birmingham | 676 yd | |
| B'ham Community Childrens Centre | 61 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 684 yd | |
| M & G Cafe | 70-71 Western Road, Soho | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 238 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 342 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 475 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 342 yd | |
| Arches Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 571 yd | |
| Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway | Rear Of, 192 Bacchus Road | 653 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 217 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 667 yd | |
| SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp | 23-24 Lodge Road, Soho Hockley | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 873 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.