Greenfinch Road is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0RB 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 Greenfinch Road, Birmingham, B36 0RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0RF, B36 0RD, B36 0RL, B36 0RA, B36 0RJ, B36 0RN, B36 0QU, B36 0RH, B36 0QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 0RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 55.2% | 53.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 0RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 37.7% | 43.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 37.2% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 36.4% | 40.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 21.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 0RB this area, 32.7% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 32.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 14.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.8% | 83.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.2% | 95.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenfinch Road was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenfinch Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Greenfinch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-01-27 | £181,032 |
| 197 Greenfinch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-28 | £185,734 |
| 116 Greenfinch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-04-07 | £191,576 |
| 116 Greenfinch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-11-30 | £157,180 |
| 118 Greenfinch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-02-18 | £140,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in B36 0RB 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,993 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 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Primary School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Primary School Plank Lane , Water Orton B46 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,514 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 | 2,699 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 401 yd | |
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 869 yd | |
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 401 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 401 yd | |
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 413 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 1,029 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 631 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Solihull College (Woodlands Campus) WOODLANDS CAMPUS WOODLANDS CAMPUS AUCKLAND DRIVE | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.