Arbor Way is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7LD 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 Arbor Way, Birmingham, B37 7LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 7NA, B37 7LB, B37 7QB, B37 7LA, B37 7NB, B37 7LY, B37 7QD, B37 7LE, B37 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B37 7LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 46% | 51.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 29.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 38.2% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 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 7LD this area, 36.1% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 36.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 10.7% | -10.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4% | 18% | 14.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 16.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 91.5% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.6% | 89.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbor Way was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arbor Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 260th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Arbor Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-26 | £101,417 |
| 78 Arbor Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-03-24 | £258,577 |
| 84 Arbor Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-11-04 | £163,623 |
| 68 Arbor Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2019-10-18 | £92,492 |
| 96 Arbor Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2018-05-08 | £163,897 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill Heath School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | 2out of 4 | 221 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 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Primary School Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5DP | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordbridge Community Primary School Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 903 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,450 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 3out of 4 | 2,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 345 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 509 yd | |
| Nourish | Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church Centre, Hedingham Grove | 524 yd | |
| Olive Branch (Three Trees) | Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church Centre, Hedingham Grove | 524 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 32 Greenwood Way, Chelmsley Wood | 593 yd | |
| Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda | Asda Superstore, 341 Bosworth Drive | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood Town Council (Food \& Beverage) | Sports Centre, 107 Helmswood Drive | 625 yd | |
| Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club | 174 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlands Fish Bar | 105 Alder Drive, Chelmsley Wood | 202 yd | |
| Coppice Fast Foods | 3 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 515 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 520 yd | |
| Banging Bite's & Caribbean Delight's | Unit 3 - 4, 2 - 8 Greenwood Way | 528 yd | |
| Chelmunds Chip Shop | Unit 4, 856 Chester Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 341 Bosworth Drive | 622 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 850 Chester Road, Birmingham | 683 yd | |
| Spar Stores | 12 Brook Farm Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forum Health Club (Closed) Craig Croft | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Heartbeats Fitness Centre (Closed) Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Chelmsley Wood Squash Club HELMSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 623 yd |
| Fw Fitness CHELMSLEY WOOD SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Meriden Park CROSSMAN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Chelmsley Town Football Club CHELMSLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CHELMSLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Bluebell Recreation Ground BLUEBELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| The Fordbridge Centre FORDBRIDGE CENTRE FORDBRIDGE CENTRE NINEACRES DRIVE | 1,062 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.