Middleway View is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 7DD is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middleway View, Birmingham, B18 7DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 7BY, B18 7AJ, B18 7AH, B1 2TJ, B18 7AU, B1 2UH, B18 7LF, B18 7BJ, B18 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 7DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 44.1% | 48.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 55.9% | 51.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 7DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 44% | 51.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 24.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 20.6% | 13.6% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 33.7% | 50.9% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 27.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 11% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 7DD this area, 33.8% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 18.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.9% 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 | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 35.4% | 25.2% | 2.5% | 32.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 22.5% | 12.4% | -10.1% | 1.0% | 11.4% |
| Other Black | 10.2% | 4.5% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 39.4% | 20.9% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -60.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, just 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 46.5% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 20.7% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 18.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 14.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 3.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 46.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 27.2% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 4.7% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 39.6% | 6.5% | 33.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleway View was 217.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middleway View has the 48th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 440th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Middleway View, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-09-28 | £128,611 |
| 41 Middleway View, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,653 | 2020-04-08 | £166,324 |
| 15 Middleway View, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,800 | 2017-11-28 | £80,441 |
| 29 Middleway View, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,595 | 2016-09-20 | £72,890 |
| 15 Middleway View, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2009-07-20 | £80,706 |
B18 7DD 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 7DD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,911 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 | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 1out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,958 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAIL-LICIOUS | First Floor, 21 Steward Street | 139 yd | |
| Elior Uk Ltd | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 153 yd | |
| Ristorante Caffe Gustami | 4 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | 180 yd | |
| Le Mystic Restaurant | 10 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | 186 yd | |
| Life Cafe | 11-16 Eyre Street, Birmingham | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 395 yd | |
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 576 yd | |
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 611 yd | |
| Old Windmill | Flat Above, 84 Dudley Road | 736 yd | |
| Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 153 yd | |
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 751 yd | |
| Subway | 40A Frederick Street, Birmingham | 755 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 760 yd | |
| Arches Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 153 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 153 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 755 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 1,040 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.