Kings Croft is in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0JX is located in the Smith's Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Croft, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0SQ, B36 0JP, B36 0JN, B36 0UF, B36 0TX, B36 0TU, B36 0JS, B36 0TT, B36 0JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B36 0JX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 29.9% | 39.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 44% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 46.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 26.9% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Croft was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Croft has the 9th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 329th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kings Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-07-22 | £276,136 |
| 1 Kings Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-07-22 | £258,094 |
| 10 Kings Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,950 | 2015-11-27 | £259,338 |
| 6 Kings Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-01-30 | £251,215 |
| 7 Kings Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2013-02-01 | £262,481 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,038 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 | 5,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lanes Primary School Tamar Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SY | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtons Farm Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Sports College Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 1out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | - not rated | 806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | - not rated | 807 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 815 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 292 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 607 yd | |
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 722 yd | |
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 809 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 421 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 292 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 292 yd | |
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 320 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 343 Chester Road, Solihull | 610 yd | |
| Jeera Tandoori Restaurant | 341 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 562 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 678 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 680 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 81-87 The Parade, Kingshurst | 852 yd | |
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 560 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 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 | 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 | 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.