Park Road is in Hockley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 5TR 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 Park Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 4QP, B21 0SX, B21 0UR, B21 0UP, B21 0TE, B21 0TG, B21 0SY, B21 0TD, B21 0SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 5TR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 45% | 49.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55% | 50.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 41.5% | 43% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 44.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 3.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 46.2% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5TR this area, 32.9% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 32.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 15.2% | 5.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 31.8% | 28.9% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 19.6% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 26.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -73.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 47.4% | 51.7% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 29.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 23.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 3% | -5.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 51.6% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 27.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 5.4% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 37.2% | 6.5% | 30.7% |
| Sikh | 18.7% | 0.9% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 208.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 452nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2008-04-03 | £192,108 |
| 529 Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-06-15 | £156,879 |
| 529 Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-06-15 | £156,879 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 5TR 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,806 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 | 4,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Benson Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 1out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton Community Primary School Boulton Road , B21 0RE | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 581 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 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 765 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 | 2,063 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,641 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 | 3,724 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 | 3,445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,545 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 | 377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, 3B Business Village , Alexandra Road B21 0PD | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Likkle Pot | Part Ground Floor, 99 Nineveh Road | 75 yd | |
| Hockley Brook Bar and Restaurant | 68 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 112 yd | |
| Amor Desserts | 2A Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| Hanul Drumetului | 2A Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| B'ham Community Childrens Centre | 61 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 369 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 383 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 520 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 76 yd | |
| [email protected] | 38 Victoria Road, Soho | 252 yd | |
| MK Masters Snacks and Sweets | 38 Victoria Road, Soho | 252 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 127 Soho Road, Birmingham | 299 yd | |
| Spices Fast Food | Ground Floor, 143 Soho Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 202 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 308 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 520 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 576 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 749 yd | |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.