Tomlinson Road is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B36 9HH 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 Tomlinson Road, Birmingham, B36 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B36 9HG, B36 9HP, B36 9HL, B36 9HN, B36 9JB, B36 9HJ, B36 9HE, B36 9HA, B36 9HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B36 9HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.4% | 52.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.3% | -0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of B36 9HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.7% | 27.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 56.1% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 41% | 43.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 18.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around B36 9HH this area, 28.6% 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 28.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 22.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99% | 97.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tomlinson Road was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Castle Bromwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tomlinson Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Castle Bromwich and the 320th lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tomlinson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-09-19 | £251,507 |
| 19 Tomlinson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-16 | £241,644 |
| 23 Tomlinson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-29 | £243,380 |
| 18 Tomlinson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-08-23 | £137,405 |
| 31 Tomlinson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-24 | £255,050 |
B36 9HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B36 9HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,528 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 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,409 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 | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | - not rated | 361 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 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich B36 0HD | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lanes Primary School Tamar Drive , Chelmsley Wood B36 0SY | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Greenwood Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 550 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Centre Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 830 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 567 yd | |
| Jane's Cafe | 1 Manor Park Road, Castle Bromwich | 856 yd | |
| Tikka Town | 1A Manor Park Road, Castle Bromwich | 856 yd | |
| Spitfryer | 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich | 908 yd | |
| Saffron Pan-Asian Restaurant | 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Pickle Indian Takeaway | 89 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 516 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 78-80 Windleaves Road, Castle Bromwich | 554 yd | |
| China Dragon | 160-162 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 572 yd | |
| Roberts Deli | 271 Chester Road, Solihull | 857 yd | |
| Spitfryer | 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 132 Green Lane, Castle Bromwich | 490 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 921 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 986 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 986 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hall School Sports Hall (Closed) Water Orton Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Forest Oak School (Closed) Lanchester Way | 469 yd | |
| Castle Bromwich Playing Fields WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Park Hall Academy WATER ORTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Lanchester Park ALVIS WALK | grass pitches | 697 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.