Winchfield Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8TR is located in the Quinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchfield Drive, Birmingham, B17 8TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8TQ, B17 8TG, B17 8TH, B17 8TL, B17 8TN, B17 8TD, B17 8AB, B17 8ST, B17 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B17 8TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 38.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 42% | 43.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 19.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 16% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 48.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 20.8% | 13.3% | -7.5% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 59.3% | 45.8% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 75.7% | 72.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 71.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 2.2% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 19.6% | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchfield Drive was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Harborne average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Winchfield Drive has the 35th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Harborne and the 1469th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Winchfield Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-10-03 | £156,432 |
| 64 Winchfield Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2022-08-12 | £170,402 |
| 62 Winchfield Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-02-03 | £171,210 |
| 70 Winchfield Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-07 | £174,545 |
| 50 Winchfield Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2020-06-01 | £171,846 |
B17 8TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,486 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 | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Winchfield Drive , Harborne B17 8TR | 4out of 4 | 114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy Castle Road East , (Second Site At Wolverhampton Rd Cnr Clent Road B68 0lp) B68 9BG | - not rated | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy Woodhouse Road , Quinton B32 2DL | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Park Road , B67 5HX | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Barclay Road , B67 5LT | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,278 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Indian Affair | 23 Hamilton Avenue, Birmingham | 400 yd | |
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods | Warley Golf Course, 101 Lightwoods Hill | 507 yd | |
| Bearwood Edge Coffee | Adkins Lane | 574 yd | |
| Urban Tea House | 10-12 Wolverhampton Road | 649 yd | |
| The New Talbot Quinton | 43A Wolverhampton Road South, Birmingham | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog Inn | 8 Hagley Road West | 241 yd | |
| Miller & Carter - Hagley Road | 26 Hagley Road West | 244 yd | |
| The Court Oak | 44 Balden Road, Birmingham | 651 yd | |
| Old House At Home | Old House At Home, 193 Lordswood Road | 740 yd | |
| Craft Inn Limited | 608 Bearwood Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty & Unique | 14 Wolverhampton Road | 660 yd | |
| Hagley Kebab House | 505 Hagley Road | 861 yd | |
| New Kwang Hao Takeaway | 507 Hagley Road | 861 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 604 Bearwood Road | 863 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 574 Bearwood Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op (Court Oak Road) | 435 Court Oak Road, Quinton | 845 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 157 Court Oak Road, Harborne | 933 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 548-552 Bearwood Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 545 Bearwood Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Primary School WINCHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 73 yd |
| Trigate Fitness (Closed) Trigate House Trigate House Hagley Road West | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Lordswood Girls School KNIGHTLOW ROAD | 820 yd | |
| Warley Woods Golf Course THE PAVILION THE PAVILION LIGHTWOODS HILL | golf | 867 yd |
| Qac Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre WOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Lightwoods Primary School CASTLE ROAD EAST | 992 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 90.0% |
| Median download speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.