Kennet Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B36 0TA 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 Kennet Grove, Birmingham, B36 0TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0TN, B36 0TL, B36 0TP, B36 0TD, B36 0TR, B36 0SX, B36 0ST, B36 0TG, B36 0TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 0TA is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 53.8% | 45.3% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 54.7% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 0TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 53.4% | 54.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 30.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 39.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 7.4% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 23.2% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 28.8% | 24.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 14.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 18.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 15.2% | 11.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 14.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.5% | 87.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.4% | 95.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennet Grove was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennet Grove has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 222nd highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Kennet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-06-06 | £226,764 |
| 27 Kennet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-28 | £175,249 |
| 37 Kennet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-25 | £208,880 |
| 21 Kennet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-06-01 | £199,079 |
| 24 Kennet Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-02-28 | £193,396 |
The percentage of student residents living in B36 0TA 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 | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,340 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 | 5,398 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich B36 0HD | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 408 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 451 yd | |
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 514 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 728 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 936 yd | |
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 187 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 451 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 451 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 511 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 591 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 735 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 741 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 833 yd | |
| Lanchester Park ALVIS WALK | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Forest Oak School (Closed) Lanchester Way | 989 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.