Pendigo Way is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B40 1PS is located in the Bickenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B40 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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% | 47.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51% | 52.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 33.8% | 35.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.2% | 50.3% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 30.6% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.6% | 21.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 85.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 93.7% | 88.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 88.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendigo Way was 2355.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1078.8% higher than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Pendigo Way has the highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the highest crime rate of 671 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 615.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Pendigo Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £50,721,488 | 2019-08-22 | £57,272,012 |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Pendigo Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £31,500,000 | 2017-07-31 | £35,695,006 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
B40 1PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fentham Endowed School Fentham Road , Hampton-in-Arden B92 0AY | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Junior School Station Road , Marston Green B37 7BA | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Infant Academy Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Infant School Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath Infant School Marlene Croft , Chelmsley Wood B37 7JT | - not rated | 3,510 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 | 4,865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitesmore School Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5JS | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Digby School Partridge Close , Chelmsley Wood B37 6UG | - not rated | 4,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Island Project School Jerrings Hall Farm , Tanworth Lane B90 4DX | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Technology College Po Box 1017 , Cooks Lane B37 6NZ | - not rated | 4,376 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 2out of 4 | 4,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky By The Water | Resorts World, Pendigo Way | 96 yd | |
| Vietnamese Street Kitchen | Resorts World, Pendigo Way | 96 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Resorts World, Pendigo Way | 96 yd | |
| Miss Macaroon | Unit SU45, Resorts World | 108 yd | |
| Zizzi | Resorts World, Pendigo Way | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Pavilion | Coventry Road, Lutterworth | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese Street Kitchen EXPRESS | Unit SU51, Resorts World | 96 yd | |
| Subway @ Bickenhill Service Station | Bickenhill Service Station, Coventry Road | 463 yd | |
| Greggs@euro Bickenhill Service Station | Bickenhill Service Station, Coventry Road | 463 yd | |
| Starbucks Drive Thru | National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way | 581 yd | |
| Kiosk | The Pavillion, National Exhibition Centre | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Birmingham Metropole) NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Arden Hotel & Leisure Club COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.