Fennel Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 6SR is located in the Shard End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fennel Croft, Birmingham, B34 6SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 6SH, B34 6SP, B34 6QA, B34 6SJ, B34 6SS, B34 6PY, B34 6SG, B34 6SD, B34 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B34 6SR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 B34 6SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 39% | 42.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 34.3% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 16% | 6.7% | -9.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.7% | 31.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 21% | 24.3% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 8.1% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
In the area around B34 6SR this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.4% | 33.1% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 18.5% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.4% | 83.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 97.9% | 91.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fennel Croft was 229.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% higher than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fennel Croft has the 16th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 401st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 Fennel Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-06 | £212,677 |
| 17 Fennel Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-07 | £275,471 |
| 3 Fennel Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-15 | £224,417 |
| 16 Fennel Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-03-26 | £267,548 |
| 3 Fennel Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-07-31 | £192,284 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,498 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 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Southfield Avenue , Castle Bromwich B36 9AX | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Heath Way , Castle Bromwich B34 6NB | 2out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Shawsdale Road , B36 8LY | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugsy's Cafe | 203 Heath Way, Shard End | 617 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 654 yd | |
| Ronnie's | 346 Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich | 698 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 700 yd | |
| Kismet | 322 Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Mens Club | 78 Chester Road, Solihull | 585 yd | |
| Heathway Public House | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 695 yd | |
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 824 yd | |
| Remembrance Social Club | Remembrance Club, 10 Chester Road | 886 yd | |
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Balti | 223 Heath Way, Shard End | 617 yd | |
| New Seaway Fish Shop | 195 Heath Way, Shard End | 617 yd | |
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 637 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 638 yd | |
| Heathway Pizza | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 592 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 634 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 841 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 96 yd |
| St Mary And St Margaret'S Church Of England Aided Primary School SOUTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Heathlands Primary Academy HEATH WAY | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.