Auckland Drive is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0SN 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 0SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0SS, B36 0DD, B36 0SR, B36 0ST, B36 0TD, B36 0SU, B36 0UL, B36 0SW, B36 9NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B36 0SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 0SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 43.9% | 51.8% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 30.6% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 47.6% | 44.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.9% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 0SN this area, 30.1% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 30.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 10.3% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 18.5% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.4% | 84.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95.2% | 93.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Auckland Drive was 156.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% higher than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Auckland Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 83rd highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 643 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-09 | £199,604 |
| 649 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-12-21 | £230,722 |
| 575 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-09-23 | £170,139 |
| 651 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-10-31 | £201,091 |
| 587 Auckland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-09-11 | £131,908 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,489 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 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtons Farm Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Sports College Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 1out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,662 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 | 4,891 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 | 5,331 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 101 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | - not rated | 105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 176 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 607 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 475 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 35 Burtons Way | 705 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 443 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 461 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 480 yd | |
| Lime Pickle Indian Takeaway | 89 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 528 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 552 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 956 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Lanchester Park ALVIS WALK | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Forest Oak School (Closed) Lanchester Way | 775 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Park Hall Academy WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Park Hall School Sports Hall (Closed) Water Orton Road | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 1,084 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 | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.