Collins Way is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 5JX is located in the Kingshurst and Fordbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Collins Way, Birmingham, B37 5JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 5JB, B37 5JZ, B37 5JW, B37 5JH, B37 5JA, B37 5JG, B37 5JD, B37 5JJ, B37 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B37 5JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.7% | 52.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 B37 5JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 32.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 52.7% | 45% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 38.2% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.2% | 19.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10.5% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.7% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 80.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 89.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collins Way was 183.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Kingshurst and Fordbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collins Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Kingshurst and Fordbridge and the 57th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Collins Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-02-19 | £240,636 |
| 15 Collins Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-20 | £223,017 |
| 11 Collins Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,500 | 2022-07-29 | £259,806 |
| 6 Collins Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-10-01 | £249,661 |
| 14 Collins Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-06-14 | £218,662 |
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,692 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 | 4,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordbridge Community Primary School Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5DP | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Junior School Station Road , Marston Green B37 7BA | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 60 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutum Bari - Kitts Green | 98 Bell Lane, Shard End | 328 yd | |
| Chocbox Desserts | 11 Bell Lane, Shard End | 447 yd | |
| Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 87 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 586 yd | |
| OCS Collins Aerospace | Lucas Aerospace Ltd, The Radleys | 808 yd | |
| Simla Restaurant And Cocktail Bar | 3 Alcott Lane, Marston Green | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club | 174 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Chippy | 19 Bell Lane, Shard End | 447 yd | |
| Greggs | 9 Bell Lane, Shard End | 447 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 149 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 607 yd | |
| China House | 259 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 632 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 265 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 90 yd |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Grace Academy Solihull CHAPELHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| The Fordbridge Centre FORDBRIDGE CENTRE FORDBRIDGE CENTRE NINEACRES DRIVE | 1,023 yd | |
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.