Grovewood Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 8NU is located in the King's Norton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, B38 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 8RF, B38 8NT, B38 8NY, B38 8NX, B38 9JP, B38 8PA, B38 8RE, B38 8QE, B38 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B38 8NU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% 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 | 52.6% | 57.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 42.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B38 8NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 30% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 53.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 32.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 38.6% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 20.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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 | 29.2% | 21.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 30.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
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 | 98.3% | 92.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grovewood Drive was 194.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.6% higher than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grovewood Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in King's Norton North and the 523rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 476.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Coleman Court Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-09 | £136,297 |
| Flat 1 Coleman Court Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-20 | £162,789 |
| Flat 18 Coleman Court Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-22 | £142,762 |
| Flat 3 Coleman Court Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-07-11 | £138,266 |
| Flat 15 Coleman Court Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-10 | £139,708 |
B38 8NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Rose Primary Academy Tees Grove , Kings Norton B38 9DH | - not rated | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Community School Tees Grove , Kings Norton B38 9DH | - not rated | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary Academy Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton High School Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory II Ltd | 11 Bilton Industrial Estate, Stockmans Close | 437 yd | |
| Communitea Too Cafe | 51 Edgewood Road, Kings Norton | 903 yd | |
| Mahfil Restaurant | 68-69 The Green, Kings Norton | 1,057 yd | |
| Molly's Cafe | 20A The Green, Kings Norton | 1,091 yd | |
| Moza Buns | 9 The Green, Kings Norton | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Tree | Teviot Grove, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| The Kings Oak | 133 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 802 yd | |
| Masshouse Convenience Store | Masshouse Lane, Kings Norton | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish Bar | 387 Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 669 yd | |
| Spicebox | 1 Grange Farm Drive, Birmingham | 682 yd | |
| Welcome Fish Bar | 2 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham | 700 yd | |
| Fortune House | 135 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 802 yd | |
| The Fold Fish Bar | 1 The Fold, Birmingham | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 209 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory 2 KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE STOCKMANS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Ark Kings Academy SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College DOWNLAND CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| West Heath Park Oddingley Road | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School (Closed) Sisefield Road | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.