Villa Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B19 1BL is located in the Lozells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B19 1BH, B19 1DE, B19 1BP, B19 1DD, B19 1DG, B20 2BN, B19 1BU, B20 2QT, B20 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B19 1BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 B19 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 48.3% | 55.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 29.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.6% | 47.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 B19 1BL this area, 28.2% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 28.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.5% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 22.6% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 20.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15% 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 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 19.1% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 23.2% | 12.2% | -11.0% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 12.6% | 5.5% | -7.1% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 22.6% | 15% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -66.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 56.8% | 55.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 55.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 29.4% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 4.4% | -9.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 1.7% | -18.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 41.2% | 6.5% | 34.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Villa Road was 317.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Villa Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 211th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Villa Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-12 | £475,998 |
| 54 Villa Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-11-17 | £496,824 |
| 54 Villa Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-04-06 | £283,117 |
| 56 Villa Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2007-03-28 | £247,383 |
| 54 Villa Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-02-13 | £212,774 |
B19 1BL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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 B19 1BL 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 | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,738 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 | 4,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 2out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Primary School Anglesey Street , B19 1RA | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community 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 | 156 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 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,268 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,420 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 | 2,736 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy 15 Key Hill , Hockley B18 5PB | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe A entrepreneur | 110-114 Hamstead Road, Birmingham | 130 yd | |
| Flamingo Cafe and Restaurant | 104 Villa Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| West Midlands Jerk Centre | 102 Villa Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| Leyan Takeaway and Pizza | 100-102 Villa Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| Race Advice & Support Network | 127 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAHYA RESTAURANT (pre Observatory) | The Observatory, 44A Barker Street | 252 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 649 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 774 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Tavern, 292 Park Road | 824 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Flat Over, Queens Head, 381 Farm Street | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway | 68a Villa Road, Birmingham | 10 yd | |
| Yellow Yam Caribbean | 60 Villa Road, Birmingham | 10 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 79 Villa Road, Birmingham | 202 yd | |
| Bongo Takeaway | 95 Villa Road, Birmingham | 204 yd | |
| Jerk And Grill / Cookielicious | 121 Soho Hill, Birmingham | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 233 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 499 yd | |
| Jamil Foodstore | 85A Wills Street, Birmingham | 810 yd | |
| Umeed Superstore | 153 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 874 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 903 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 185 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Mayfield School (Closed) Villa Street | 862 yd | |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,056 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 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.