Dove Way is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0TG 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 Dove Way, Birmingham, B36 0TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0TE, B36 0UJ, B36 0TL, B36 0SP, B36 0UL, B36 0TA, B36 0HS, B36 0TD, B36 0TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B36 0TG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 55.1% | 47.9% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 44.9% | 52.1% | 7.2% | 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 0TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 31.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 18.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 0TG this area, 28.9% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 28.9% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24% | 22.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| White | 82.7% | 82.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96.3% | 92.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dove Way was 138.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dove Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 94th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dove Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-12-08 | £222,467 |
| 11 Dove Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-12-17 | £146,809 |
| 17 Dove Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-08-17 | £140,556 |
| 25 Dove Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-08-24 | £178,202 |
| 11 Dove Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-03-29 | £145,093 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 3,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 5,271 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 | 462 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 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 4,948 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 | 433 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 502 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 370 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 35 Burtons Way | 587 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 609 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 873 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 345 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 372 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 386 yd | |
| Lime Pickle Indian Takeaway | 89 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 416 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 343 Chester Road, Solihull | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 442 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 604 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 635 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Forest Oak School (Closed) Lanchester Way | 891 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Lanchester Park ALVIS WALK | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 957 yd | |
| Park Hall School Sports Hall (Closed) Water Orton Road | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.