Paddock Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1QP is located in the Sheldon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Drive, Birmingham, B26 1QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1QJ, B26 2NU, B26 2NT, B26 1QH, B26 2NX, B26 1RH, B26 1QQ, B26 2NR, B26 1LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B26 1QP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.6% | 49.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.5% | 35.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 50.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 49.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 21.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 26% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 83.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 95.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Drive was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Drive has the 47th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1380th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 131.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Paddock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-01-31 | £361,317 |
| 16 Paddock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-02-16 | £358,494 |
| 30 Paddock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-07-28 | £349,633 |
| 34 Paddock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-10-30 | £288,176 |
| 19 Paddock Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-10-09 | £324,198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 1out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willclare Fitness Club | Willclare Sports And Social Club, Willclare Road | 166 yd | |
| Bhoj Raj | 142 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 556 yd | |
| Burger Crush | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 571 yd | |
| Bijilo Box | 132 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| Venue 32 | 32 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 675 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 715 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalicious | 3 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Stella's Garretts Green Fish Bar | 5 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 126 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 556 yd | |
| Sweet Crush Desserts | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 571 yd | |
| Greggs | Whirlwind Service Station, 314 Coventry Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | New Coventry Road, Birmingham | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 410 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.