County Close is in Woodgate, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B32 3SZ is located in the Bartley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about County Close, Woodgate, Birmingham, B32 3SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B32 3SY, B32 3TA, B32 3ST, B32 3TJ, B32 3SU, B32 3TW, B32 3TB, B32 3TN, B32 3TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B32 3SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 52.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.2% | 2.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around B32 3SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 49.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 34.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.4% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 26.9% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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 | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.5% | 64% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 89% | 75.7% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 74.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around County Close was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Bartley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
County Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green and the 937th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 County Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-09 | £195,073 |
| 26 County Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-09-27 | £166,977 |
| 68 County Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-06-23 | £99,439 |
| 30 County Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-03-24 | £183,752 |
| 46 County Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2022-11-24 | £142,064 |
B32 3SZ 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,206 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 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE | 2out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| World's End Junior School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Valley Country Park Cafe | Clapgate Lane, Birmingham | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hairy Lemon | Illeybrook Square, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Bartley Green Football Club | Jiggins Lane, Birmingham | 907 yd | |
| The Cock Pub | 33 Jiggins Lane, Birmingham | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Spice | 12 Illeybrook Square, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Dragon House | 29 Modbury Avenue, Birmingham | 827 yd | |
| Johns Fish Bar | 133 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley I Shop | 26 Illeybrook Square, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Co-Op (Quinton) | 143 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School Specialist College And Sixth Form Centre STONEHOUSE LANE | 883 yd | |
| Bartley Green Community Leisure Centre ADAMS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Woodgate Valley Clapgate Lane | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.