Area Information for Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY

Waterside Drive in Hockley is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood. This page combines information for the address Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B18 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B18 5RY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Constituency Birmingham Ladywood * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 114 property sales in Waterside Drive, B18 5RY since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Winson Green), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 110 crimes were reported within half a mile of B18 5RY.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY:

Navigation Way, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RU
Navigation Way, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RW
Lodge Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5SD
Chandlers Close, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RX
Anchor Crescent, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5SL
Central Park Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B18 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 114 property sales in Waterside Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 27
Terraced 126
Flat (Purpose-Built) 34
Flat (Converted) 4
Total 197
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 51% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 33
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 19
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 96
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 197

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 86
Two People 54
Three People 22
Four People 11
Five People 17
Six People 2
Seven People 2
8+ People 4
Total 198

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 86
Family Household 92
Other Household 20
Total 198

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 98
Deprived In One Dimension 72
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 198

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Ladywood constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 201
Female 245
Total 446

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 23
5-9 32
10-14 34
15-19 26
20-24 35
25-29 45
30-34 47
35-39 40
40-44 41
45-49 27
50-54 21
55-59 17
60-64 11
65-69 11
70-74 19
75-79 0
80-84 10
85+ 3
Total 442

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in B18 5RY is high - 6% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 177
Married 99
Separated 25
Divorced 32
Widowed 19
Total 352

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 221
Good 161
Fair 51
Bad 7
Very Bad 6
Total 446

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 145
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 43
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 63
Other 16
Total 352

Ethnic Group Embed This

Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 34% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 151
Mixed Ethnicity 49
Indian 26
Pakistani 49
Bangladeshi 17
Chinese 7
Other Asian 19
Black African 53
Black Caribbean 49
Other Black/African/Caribbean 12
Arab 2
Other 13
Total 447

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham), 63% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 279
European Union 45
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 52
Middle East and Asia 48
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 22
Total 447

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 279
10+ Years 89
5-10 Years 34
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 27
Total 445

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B18 5RY.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 313
European Union 61
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 13
Middle East or Asia 13
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 93
Christian 198
Buddhist 0
Hindu 21
Jewish 2
Muslim 90
Sikh 4
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 32
Total 446

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 132
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 46
Retired 35
Looking After Home or Family 22
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 25
Total 355

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 19
Professional Occupations 34
Associate Professional Occupations 30
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 34
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 23
Elementary Occupations 30
Total 214

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 64
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 53
Semi-Routine Occupation 49
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 40
Full-time Student 43
Total 350

Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY is within the Winson Green policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 110 crimes were reported within half a mile of B18 5RY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 110 crimes committed near Waterside Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Winson Green
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/3585

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Hockley. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B18 5RY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Jewellery Quarter 0.7 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 1.4 miles
Five Ways 1.6 miles
Birmingham New Street 1.6 miles
The Hawthorns 1.7 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.7 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 1.8 miles
Perry Barr 2.1 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 2.2 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 2.4 miles
Duddeston 2.5 miles
Bordesley 2.6 miles
Aston 2.6 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 2.7 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.8 miles
Langley Green 3.1 miles
Adderley Park 3.2 miles
Selly Oak 3.5 miles
Small Heath 3.6 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 3.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest is St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 710 yards
    
Oasis Academy Benson 730 yards  
Summerfield Primary School 810 yards
    
Oasis Academy Foundry half a mile
    
Brookfields Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Barford Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth 0.6 miles
    
James Watt Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 0.7 miles
    
Oasis Academy Boulton 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest is Windsor Olympus Academy, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Windsor Olympus Academy 0.7 miles  
King Edward VI Handsworth School 0.8 miles
    
Jewellery Quarter Academy 0.8 miles
    
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 0.9 miles
    
Nishkam High School 1 mile
    
City United Academy (CUA) 1 mile  
Holyhead School 1.1 miles
    
St Paul's School for Girls 1.2 miles
    
Holte School 1.4 miles
    
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest is Cavendish Medical Practice, approximately 750 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest is BCHC - Special Care, approximately 620 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest is Ashcroft, approximately 280 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Waterside Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5RY. The nearest is Visioncare at Home North West Limited, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Visioncare at Home North West Limited 0.5 miles
Eye Centre 0.6 miles
Latenight Pharmacy 0.7 miles
Onkar Eye Centre 0.7 miles
Manjot Optical 0.7 miles
D M Eye Clinic 0.8 miles
K G Miles 0.9 miles
Eurospex Opticians Ltd 1 mile
Bansal Opticians 1 mile
20-20 Vision 1.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in B18 5RY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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