Southfield Avenue is in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 9AX is located in the Castle Bromwich electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southfield Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 9BE, B36 9BG, B36 9AY, B36 9BA, B36 9AT, B36 9BD, B36 9AU, B36 9BH, B36 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B36 9AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 33.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 45.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 20.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 24.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 82.6% | -13.4% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98% | 94.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfield Avenue was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Castle Bromwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southfield Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Castle Bromwich and the 328th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Southfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2024-10-18 | £334,519 |
| 36 Southfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-04-27 | £270,010 |
| 36 Southfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-01-11 | £225,450 |
| 28 Southfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2022-03-04 | £296,340 |
| 69 Southfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2021-06-28 | £318,889 |
B36 9AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,706 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 | 3,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Southfield Avenue , Castle Bromwich B36 9AX | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Heath Way , Castle Bromwich B34 6NB | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Shawsdale Road , B36 8LY | - not rated | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich B36 8LL | 2out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 1,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugsy's Cafe | 203 Heath Way, Shard End | 778 yd | |
| Spitfryer | 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich | 807 yd | |
| Saffron Pan-Asian Restaurant | 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich | 807 yd | |
| Ronnie's | 346 Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich | 924 yd | |
| VF Clock Spar / Tango Blast | Clock Service Station, Coleshill Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Mens Club | 78 Chester Road, Solihull | 288 yd | |
| Remembrance Social Club | Remembrance Club, 10 Chester Road | 290 yd | |
| Heathway Public House | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathway Pizza | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 616 yd | |
| Shard End Balti | 223 Heath Way, Shard End | 777 yd | |
| New Seaway Fish Shop | 195 Heath Way, Shard End | 777 yd | |
| Spitfryer | 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich | 807 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary And St Margaret'S Church Of England Aided Primary School SOUTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 95 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Heathlands Primary Academy HEATH WAY | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Castle Bromwich Playing Fields WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.