Silver Birch Road is in Kingshurst, Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 6AH 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 Silver Birch Road, Kingshurst, Birmingham, B37 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 6AS, B37 6AN, B37 6DH, B37 6DJ, B37 6DQ, B34 7NP, B37 6DN, B37 6AQ, B37 6AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B37 6AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 55% | 52.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45% | 47.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 44.1% | 45.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 32.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 44.6% | 43% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 15.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around B37 6AH this area, 31.9% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 31.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 16.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 84.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Birch Road was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Smith's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Birch Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Smith's Wood and the 260th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Silver Birch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-19 | £273,118 |
| 28 Silver Birch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-05-17 | £230,351 |
| 10 Silver Birch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-05 | £242,298 |
| 8 Silver Birch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2018-02-09 | £225,765 |
| 20 Silver Birch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-06-10 | £165,313 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,263 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 | 4,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkswood Primary School Kingshurst Way , Kingshurst B37 6DF | 2out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Primary School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | 2out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Fordbridge Road , Kingshurst B37 6LW | - not rated | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbies Cafe | 44 Kitsland Road, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Shellys cafe | 44 Kitsland Road, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| KFC | 290-294 Chester Road, Solihull | 725 yd | |
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy | Smiths Wood School, Windward Way | 867 yd | |
| Curry Club | Unit E, 262 Chester Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Jug | Toby Jug, Chester Road | 548 yd | |
| The Crown Members Club | Royal British Legion Shard End Club, Hurst Lane | 723 yd | |
| The Pavilions Club Limited | Kingshurst Parish Council Playing Fields Pavilion, Meriden Drive | 999 yd | |
| Punch Bowl | The Punch Bowl, 1 Wheeley Moor Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Shard End Social Club | Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice It Up Bar-B-Q | 10 Sydney Way, Birmingham | 493 yd | |
| King Valley Takeaway | 10 The Parade, Kingshurst | 498 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 343 Chester Road, Solihull | 801 yd | |
| Jeera Tandoori Restaurant | 341 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich | 807 yd | |
| The Chef | 266 Chester Road, Birmingham | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 81-87 The Parade, Kingshurst | 519 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Store, Chester Road | 632 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 284 Chester Road, Solihull | 705 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods Store, Chester Road | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillstone Primary School HILLSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Smiths Wood Playing Field BURTONS WAY | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Smiths Wood Sports College (Closed) Windward Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Smiths Wood Academy SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL SMITHSWOOD SCHOOL WINDWARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Merstone School WINDWARD WAY | 927 yd | |
| Babbs Mill Park FORDBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.