Clay Drive, Birmingham, B32 1BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B32 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	51.3%	1.9%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	50.6%	48.7%	-1.9%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of B32 1BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.4%	29.4%	4.0%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58.2%	51.6%	-6.6%	44.2%	7.4%
Separated	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.7%	9.7%	1.0%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	5.6%	8.6%	3.0%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	43.7%	42%	-1.7%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	34.4%	37.8%	3.4%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	15.3%	16%	0.7%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	4.8%	2.9%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.9%	24.3%	-4.6%	18.2%	6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.2%	13.6%	-5.6%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	12.9%	-3.1%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.4%	2.6%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	18.2%	4.6%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	16.4%	22.1%	5.7%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
White	93.7%	92.9%	-0.8%	81.4%	11.5%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	97%	95.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3.5%	3.5%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	95.8%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	60.9%	46.2%	14.7%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Clay Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Drive was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Quinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Clay Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Quinton and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B32 1BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clay Drive are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clay Drive, Birmingham, B32 1BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for B32 1BE

Average Price
£221,898

Semi-Detached
£243,734

Terraced
£204,216

Detached
£313,468

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,603

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clay Drive

Average Price
£221,914

Semi-Detached
£245,108

Terraced
£209,697

Detached
£310,305

Flats/Maisonettes
£165,392

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clay DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4A Clay Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2021-12-17	£310,305
17 Clay Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£182,000	2021-12-16	£207,089
11 Clay Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£179,950	2021-06-17	£204,065
35 Clay Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2021-05-21	£146,853
19 Clay Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-04-22	£190,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B32 1BE

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in B32 1BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	16
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	15
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	6
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	3,765 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB	3out of 4	3,961 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD	4out of 4	3,981 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howley Grange Primary School Howley Grange Road , B62 0HS	3out of 4	244 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ	3out of 4	583 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ	2out of 4	808 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lapal Primary School Priory Road , B62 0BZ	3out of 4	920 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY	2out of 4	1,092 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ	3out of 4	688 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ	3out of 4	1,153 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG	- not rated	1,326 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ	4out of 4	2,511 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE	3out of 4	2,585 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	2,832 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	1,767 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT	- not rated	3,006 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS	3out of 4	3,461 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG	- not rated	3,523 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR	- not rated	3,736 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee@Cogs	183 Spies Lane, Halesowen	676 yd
Quinton Methodist Church	Ridgeway Avenue, Halesowen	755 yd
Milano Lounge	788 Hagley Road West	762 yd
Reel Cinema	Hagley Road West, Halesowen	846 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cobham Arms	217 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen	772 yd
Lounge 101	101 Kent Road, Halesowen	907 yd
The Royal Oak	Manor Lane, Halesowen	1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Howley Grange Fish Bar	2 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen	565 yd
Bob's Fry Inn	402 Quinton Road West, Birmingham	657 yd
Classic Fryer	851 Hagley Road West, Birmingham	708 yd
Marvil Take-Away Shop	780 Hagley Road West	755 yd
Big John's (Retail) Limited	782 Hagley Road West	755 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Food Store	Spies Lane Filling Station, Spies Lane	774 yd
Asda (Quinton)	Hagley Road West	827 yd
Tesco Stores Plc	Ridgacre Road, Birmingham	1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highfield Farm Recreation Ground STOURTON ROAD	grass pitches	339 yd
Four Dwellings Academy DWELLINGS LANE	artificial grass pitch	574 yd
The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	841 yd
Lapal Primary School PRIORY ROAD	grass pitches	1,014 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	81.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B32 1BE