Ipswich Walk is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 5QX is located in the Chelmsley Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ipswich Walk, Birmingham, B37 5QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 5QU, B37 5RB, B37 5QP, B37 5RP, B37 5QT, B37 5RL, B37 5QJ, B37 5RD, B37 5RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B37 5QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 45.2% | 52.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 29.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 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 | 37.5% | 44% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 B37 5QX this area, 40.2% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 40.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 12.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 87.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 98.6% | 95.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipswich Walk was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Chelmsley Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ipswich Walk has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Chelmsley Wood and the 260th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ipswich Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-11-30 | £189,011 |
| 10 Ipswich Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-03-29 | £190,819 |
| 4 Ipswich Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2010-10-01 | £153,802 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 3,667 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 | 5,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5DP | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordbridge Community Primary School Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School 10 Craig Croft , Chelmund's Cross B37 7TR | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Junior School Station Road , Marston Green B37 7BA | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,830 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,673 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 345 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 352 yd | |
| Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda | Asda Superstore, 341 Bosworth Drive | 365 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 32 Greenwood Way, Chelmsley Wood | 500 yd | |
| Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd | 14 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 514 yd | |
| TEA 2GO | 4 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club | 174 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 373 yd | |
| Chelmsley Wood Town Council (Food \& Beverage) | Sports Centre, 107 Helmswood Drive | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banging Bite's & Caribbean Delight's | Unit 3 - 4, 2 - 8 Greenwood Way | 403 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 428 yd | |
| Coppice Fast Foods | 3 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 430 yd | |
| Greenlands Fish Bar | 105 Alder Drive, Chelmsley Wood | 684 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 149 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 341 Bosworth Drive | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fw Fitness CHELMSLEY WOOD SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| The Fordbridge Centre FORDBRIDGE CENTRE FORDBRIDGE CENTRE NINEACRES DRIVE | 580 yd | |
| Grace Academy Solihull CHAPELHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Meriden Park CROSSMAN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| North Solihull Sports Centre CONWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College CHELMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 yd |
| Chelmsley Wood Squash Club HELMSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,063 yd |
| Chelmsley Town Football Club CHELMSLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CHELMSLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Forum Health Club (Closed) Craig Croft | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 344.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.