Paddocks Green is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 7HT 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 Paddocks Green, Birmingham, B18 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 7HS, B18 7JA, B18 7HU, B18 7HR, B18 7JN, B18 7JG, B18 7JS, B18 7JT, B18 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B18 7HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 7HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 54.1% | 49.2% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 27% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 50.1% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7HT this area, 29.8% 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 | 38% | 29.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 26.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 24.4% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 21.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 28% | 12.6% | -15.4% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 10.4% | 3.7% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 31.4% | 25.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 69.7% | 58.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 15.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 59.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 25.3% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 0.6% | -19.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddocks Green was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddocks Green has the 9th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 928th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Paddocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2008-11-14 | £104,649 |
| 9 Paddocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2002-03-27 | £137,042 |
| 9 Paddocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1999-05-28 | £115,657 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 7HT 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road , B18 7QW | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | - not rated | 920 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 | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth New Road School Handsworth New Road , Winson Green B18 4PQ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 933 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital Teaching Unit Ward 10 , City Hospital (NHS Trust) B18 7QH | - not rated | 366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Birmingham Education Centre George Street West , Hockley B18 7HF | - not rated | 632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & G Cafe | 70-71 Western Road, Soho | 359 yd | |
| Boaters Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 366 yd | |
| Coffee Culture City Hospital | Birmingham City Hospital, Dudley Road | 647 yd | |
| Coffee Shop - Maternity | Birmingham City Hospital, Dudley Road | 647 yd | |
| Life Cafe | 11-16 Eyre Street, Birmingham | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 547 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 594 yd | |
| Old Windmill | Flat Above, 84 Dudley Road | 752 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 837 yd | |
| Red Lion Public House | The Red Lion, 94-95 Warstone Lane | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches Sandwich Bar | City Hospital N H S Trust, Dudley Road | 366 yd | |
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 547 yd | |
| Platinum Spoon | 395 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints | 604 yd | |
| SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp | 23-24 Lodge Road, Soho Hockley | 614 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 754 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 755 yd | |
| Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Stop Fitness Centre (Closed) Imex Industrial Estate Imex Industrial Estate Western Road | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 919 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.