Salmon Drive is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7GA is located in the Chelmsley Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salmon Drive, Birmingham, B37 7GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 7FU, B37 7PZ, B37 7UL, B37 7GB, B37 7NF, B37 7UH, B37 7UN, B37 6RH, B37 6RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B37 7GA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49% | 47.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B37 7GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 53.1% | 58.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 32.6% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 61.2% | 18.9% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 4.4% | -12.7% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 1.1% | -5.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 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 B37 7GA this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 7.7% | -37.0% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 18.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 18.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 37.1% | 29.5% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 80.3% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 98% | 79.3% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 79.8% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salmon Drive was 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Chelmsley Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salmon Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Chelmsley Wood and the 145th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Salmon Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-10-22 | £272,002 |
| 2 Salmon Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £245,995 | 2017-06-30 | £326,562 |
| 1 Salmon Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £251,995 | 2017-04-28 | £345,184 |
| 3 Salmon Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £235,995 | 2017-03-31 | £317,118 |
| 4 Salmon Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £246,995 | 2017-03-31 | £331,900 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School 10 Craig Croft , Chelmund's Cross B37 7TR | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Dunster Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 7UU | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Primary School Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Primary School Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath Infant School Marlene Croft , Chelmsley Wood B37 7JT | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,256 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Digby School Partridge Close , Chelmsley Wood B37 6UG | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | - not rated | 695 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CTC Kingshurst Academy Cooks Lane , Kingshurst B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst School Cooks Lane , Kingshurst B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Arbor Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | - not rated | 592 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Technology College Po Box 1017 , Cooks Lane B37 6NZ | - not rated | 676 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivias Cafe | Epsom House, 82 Dunster Road | 319 yd | |
| Partytimz | Kingshurst And District Labour Club, 51 Clopton Crescent | 449 yd | |
| TEA 2GO | 4 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 602 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 32 Greenwood Way, Chelmsley Wood | 610 yd | |
| Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd | 14 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centurion Pub | The Centurion, Forth Drive | 528 yd | |
| Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club | 174 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Fast Foods | 3 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 672 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 674 yd | |
| Chelmunds Chip Shop | Unit 4, 856 Chester Road | 696 yd | |
| Banging Bite's & Caribbean Delight's | Unit 3 - 4, 2 - 8 Greenwood Way | 699 yd | |
| Greggs | Chelmsley Wood Garage, Chester Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | 12 Brook Farm Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 411 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 850 Chester Road, Birmingham | 706 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 341 Bosworth Drive | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden Park CROSSMAN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Forum Health Club (Closed) Craig Croft | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Heartbeats Fitness Centre (Closed) Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Fw Fitness CHELMSLEY WOOD SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| North Solihull Sports Centre CONWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| The Fordbridge Centre FORDBRIDGE CENTRE FORDBRIDGE CENTRE NINEACRES DRIVE | 1,034 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.