Windward Way is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0PN 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 Windward Way, Birmingham, B36 0PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0PJ, B36 0PH, B36 0LX, B36 0PP, B36 0PL, B36 0LN, B37 6BT, B36 0PA, B36 0LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 0PN is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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% | 45% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 55% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 0PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 54.9% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 26.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 1.9% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 46.8% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 38.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 26.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 16.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 18% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 82.9% | 85.8% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 93.4% | 92.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windward Way was 187.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.4% higher than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windward Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 54th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 303.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Windward Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2020-03-23 | £168,455 |
| 66 Windward Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2013-09-20 | £157,126 |
| 64 Windward Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £45,989 | 2013-03-25 | £83,109 |
| 76 Windward Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2012-08-10 | £185,473 |
| 68 Windward Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2005-10-31 | £177,380 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst Primary School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Fordbridge Road , Kingshurst B37 6LW | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkswood Primary School Kingshurst Way , Kingshurst B37 6DF | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 522 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 468 yd | |
| Black Shaz Kitchen | 21 Clopton Crescent, Fordbridge | 713 yd | |
| Partytimz | Kingshurst And District Labour Club, 51 Clopton Crescent | 1,020 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 35 Burtons Way | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | The Punch Bowl, 1 Wheeley Moor Road | 268 yd | |
| The Pavilions Club Limited | Kingshurst Parish Council Playing Fields Pavilion, Meriden Drive | 423 yd | |
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 810 yd | |
| The Centurion Pub | The Centurion, Forth Drive | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Chelmsley Wood Garage, Chester Road | 512 yd | |
| King Valley Takeaway | 10 The Parade, Kingshurst | 651 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 1,072 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 81-87 The Parade, Kingshurst | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull College (Woodlands Campus) WOODLANDS CAMPUS WOODLANDS CAMPUS AUCKLAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| The Pavilions MERIDEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Babbs Mill Park FORDBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 691 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.