Auckland Drive is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0DB is located in the Smith's Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Auckland Drive, Birmingham, B36 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 9LQ, B36 0RX, B36 9NS, B36 9LU, B36 9LG, B36 0SB, B36 0SA, B36 9NR, B36 9NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 0DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 54.1% | 55% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 B36 0DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 46.4% | 54.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 28.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around B36 0DB this area, 32.1% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 32.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 21.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.2% | 88.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Auckland Drive was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Auckland Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 263rd highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 526 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-12-18 | £161,489 |
| 534 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2017-03-14 | £181,569 |
| 560 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2016-09-30 | £147,727 |
| 502 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2015-10-16 | £145,213 |
| 556 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2014-11-10 | £124,336 |
The percentage of student residents living in B36 0DB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Primary School Plank Lane , Water Orton B46 1SG | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich B36 0HD | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 110 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 2, 35 Burtons Way | 739 yd | |
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 533 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 729 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 739 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 739 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Lanchester Park ALVIS WALK | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Water Orton Primary School ATTLEBORO LANE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Forest Oak School (Closed) Lanchester Way | 947 yd | |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 1,082 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 | 212.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.