Falcon Way is in Birmingham Airport, Birmingham and in Solihull district. B26 3RF is located in the Bickenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falcon Way, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, B26 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B26 3RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49% | 47.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51% | 52.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 33.8% | 35.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 50.3% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 30.6% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.6% | 21.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 85.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 88.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 88.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Way was 2335.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1065.5% higher than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Falcon Way has the highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 590.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Traffic Control Tower, 2 Falcon Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,842,000 | 2014-03-24 | £2,679,786 |
B26 3RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Junior School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Infant School (NC) Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchford Brook Junior and Infant School Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 5,259 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 5,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sreepur Indian Cuisine | 2589 Coventry Road, Solihull | 938 yd | |
| No1 Lounges Ltd | Birmingham International Airport, Airport Way | 1,021 yd | |
| Caffe Nero - T1 Arrivals Airport | Birmingham International Airport, Airport Way | 1,021 yd | |
| Starbucks - Airside | Birmingham International Airport, Airport Way | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Sports Ground (Closed) Old Damson Lane | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Birmingham Exiles Rfc GREENHILL BUNGALOW GREENHILL BUNGALOW OLD DAMSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 531 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.