Picton Croft is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7TH 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 Picton Croft, Birmingham, B37 7TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 7TG, B37 7TB, B37 7TJ, B37 7TL, B37 7SE, B37 7TA, B37 7GX, B37 6SL, B37 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B37 7TH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 56.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 43.2% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 7TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 41.4% | 48.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 32.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 35.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 7TH this area, 28.2% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 28.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94% | 86.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.2% | 92.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Croft was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Picton Croft has the 38th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 162nd highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Picton Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-07 | £101,610 |
| 4 Picton Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-06-14 | £215,859 |
| 16 Picton Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-04-26 | £129,823 |
| 18 Picton Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-03-26 | £192,640 |
| 4 Picton Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2007-11-30 | £174,017 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,899 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 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Primary School Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5DP | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordbridge Community Primary School Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU | 3out of 4 | 1,888 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 | 1,308 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish | Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church Centre, Hedingham Grove | 212 yd | |
| Olive Branch (Three Trees) | Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church Centre, Hedingham Grove | 212 yd | |
| Olivias Cafe | Epsom House, 82 Dunster Road | 665 yd | |
| Valentine Theatre School - Bob's Cafe | 2222 - 2226 The Crescent, Marston Green | 989 yd | |
| Imi Catering | 4060 Solihull Parkway, Marston Green | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood Town Council (Food \& Beverage) | Sports Centre, 107 Helmswood Drive | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmunds Chip Shop | Unit 4, 856 Chester Road | 276 yd | |
| Greenlands Fish Bar | 105 Alder Drive, Chelmsley Wood | 729 yd | |
| Coppice Fast Foods | 3 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 1,032 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Coppice Way, Chelmsley Wood | 1,037 yd | |
| Banging Bite's & Caribbean Delight's | Unit 3 - 4, 2 - 8 Greenwood Way | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 850 Chester Road, Birmingham | 270 yd | |
| Spar Stores | 12 Brook Farm Walk, Chelmsley Wood | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartbeats Fitness Centre (Closed) Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Bluebell Recreation Ground BLUEBELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Forum Health Club (Closed) Craig Croft | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Heath Park YORKMINSTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Chelmsley Wood Squash Club HELMSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 831 yd |
| Meriden Park CROSSMAN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.