The Orchard is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7DH is located in the Bickenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchard, Birmingham, B37 7DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 7BG, B37 5NH, B37 5PH, B37 5SH, B37 5NJ, B37 5NG, B37 7AN, B37 7AL, B37 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B37 7DH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 25.2% | 33.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 47.1% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 48.7% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 36.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 11.3% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 28.7% | 21.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 14.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27.6% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 84.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 96.2% | 89.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchard has the 42nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 192nd highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Orchard, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-26 | £280,867 |
| 10 The Orchard, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-01-19 | £254,861 |
| 23 The Orchard, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-03 | £447,286 |
| 5 The Orchard, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-03-31 | £302,400 |
| 1 The Orchard, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-07-29 | £299,974 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,836 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 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Junior School Station Road , Marston Green B37 7BA | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Infant Academy Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Infant School Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcott Hall Junior and Infant School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesmore School Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5JS | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Grimshaw Catholic School Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,139 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 | 5,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City Technology College Po Box 1017 , Cooks Lane B37 6NZ | - not rated | 1,560 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | - not rated | 2,328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Restaurant And Cocktail Bar | 3 Alcott Lane, Marston Green | 258 yd | |
| Dominos | 37 Station Road, Marston Green | 327 yd | |
| Picnic Basket Marston Green | 6 Holly Lane, Marston Green | 335 yd | |
| Kutum Bari - Kitts Green | 98 Bell Lane, Shard End | 477 yd | |
| Chocbox Desserts | 11 Bell Lane, Shard End | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Club Limited - Artisan Bailey Limited | 8 Bickenhill Road, Marston Green | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Chop Suey House | 49 Station Road, Marston Green | 334 yd | |
| Spice Station | 64 Station Road, Marston Green | 424 yd | |
| Ideal Chippy | 19 Bell Lane, Shard End | 715 yd | |
| Greggs | 9 Bell Lane, Shard End | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Marston Green Lawn Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB ELMDON ROAD | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Grace Academy Solihull CHAPELHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 945 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.