Eagle Grove is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0RL 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 Eagle Grove, Birmingham, B36 0RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0RB, B36 0RP, B36 0RN, B36 0RA, B36 0QX, B36 0RD, B36 0RF, B36 0RJ, B36 0RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 0RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 60.2% | 54.6% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 39.8% | 45.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 0RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 36.9% | 55.2% | 18.3% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 26.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 22.8% | 5.5% | -17.3% | 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 (70.8%) 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 | 38.7% | 38.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 21% | 32.4% | 11.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 19% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 18.3% | 8.8% | -9.5% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 0RL this area, 40.2% 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 | 53% | 40.2% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 16.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| White | 93% | 88.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eagle Grove was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eagle Grove has the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 203rd highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Eagle Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2020-01-31 | £145,732 |
| 29 Eagle Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2006-07-31 | £174,592 |
| 3 Eagle Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2006-01-16 | £118,183 |
| 69 Eagle Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,950 | 2001-12-17 | £149,068 |
| 19 Eagle Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £40,250 | 2001-05-25 | £139,634 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 4,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtons Farm Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lanes Primary School Tamar Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SY | - not rated | 379 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 | 1,241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 3,824 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 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 1out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,794 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | - not rated | 672 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 744 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 | 325 yd | |
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 843 yd | |
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 320 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 325 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 325 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 954 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 602 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 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 | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.