Waveney Croft is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0TD 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 Waveney Croft, Birmingham, B36 0TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0ST, B36 0UL, B36 0SR, B36 0TA, B36 0SU, B36 0TE, B36 0SS, B36 0SX, B36 0TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 0TD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54.6% | 54.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 0TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 50.2% | 56% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 25.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 47.2% | 42.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 28% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 18% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 83.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
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 | 95.6% | 96.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waveney Croft was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Waveney Croft has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 216th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Waveney Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-06-08 | £151,026 |
| 28 Waveney Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-09-07 | £124,305 |
| 5 Waveney Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-04-11 | £181,579 |
| 19 Waveney Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2007-11-29 | £138,230 |
| 3 Waveney Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £71,300 | 2003-04-17 | £182,662 |
The percentage of student residents living in B36 0TD 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,444 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 | 5,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich B36 0HD | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,684 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 | 5,130 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 | 253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 440 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 35 Burtons Way | 568 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 800 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 297 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 432 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 451 yd | |
| Lime Pickle Indian Takeaway | 89 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 493 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 520 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 795 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 820 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Lanchester Park ALVIS WALK | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Forest Oak School (Closed) Lanchester Way | 869 yd | |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 952 yd | |
| Park Hall Academy WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.