Severn Close is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 0TT 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 Severn Close, Birmingham, B36 0TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 0TU, B36 0TR, B36 0TS, B36 0TX, B36 0TL, B36 0TP, B36 0TN, B36 0SY, B36 0UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B36 0TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 0TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 45.3% | 45.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 33% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 37% | 39.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 0TT this area, 29.9% 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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 29.9% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 21.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 19% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.7% | 84.4% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.9% | 92.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Close was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 193rd highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Severn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-21 | £172,141 |
| 8 Severn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-30 | £182,586 |
| 36 Severn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £138,750 | 2021-01-05 | £166,984 |
| 10 Severn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2018-11-19 | £182,294 |
| 18 Severn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-01-12 | £190,157 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,146 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 | 5,252 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 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 704 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 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 1,016 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 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,647 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 | 5,009 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 | 584 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 355 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 600 yd | |
| CJs Cafe | 70 - 72 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 629 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 838 yd | |
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 615 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice n P's | 8 Burtons Park Road, Smiths Wood | 209 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish Bar | Unit 4, 31 Burtons Way | 355 yd | |
| Pizza 369 | Unit 5, 31 Burtons Way | 355 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 343 Chester Road, Solihull | 576 yd | |
| Jeera Tandoori Restaurant | 341 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 585 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 642 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 686 yd | |
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 696 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 81-87 The Parade, Kingshurst | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Smiths Wood Community Gym KINGFISHER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Smiths Wood Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Arran Way | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 704 yd | |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 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 | 156 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.