Newman Drive is in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B45 8FY is located in the Cofton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newman Drive, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 8FP, B45 8FT, B45 8FQ, B45 8FN, B45 8FL, B45 8FR, B45 8GT, B45 8GQ, B45 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B45 8FY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 B45 8FY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 27.6% | 29.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 56.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (96.7%) 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 | 54.9% | 67.3% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 B45 8FY this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 5% | -17.3% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 3.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 60.5% | 33.9% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 76.6% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 96.7% | 88.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 88.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newman Drive was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Barnt Green & Hopwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newman Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Barnt Green & Hopwood and the 86th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Newman Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-04 | £385,437 |
| 8 Newman Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-06-20 | £388,763 |
| 16 Newman Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £334,995 | 2021-05-28 | £394,297 |
| 7 Newman Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £325,995 | 2021-02-26 | £379,697 |
| 12 Newman Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £339,995 | 2020-11-27 | £405,017 |
B45 8FY 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 | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rednal Hill Junior School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 2out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Infant School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE First School Hewell Road , Barnt Green B45 8NG | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,790 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 | 3,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goa Goa Indian Restaurant | 404 Groveley Lane, Cofton Hackett | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 400 Groveley Lane, Cofton Hackett | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cofton Park LOW HILL LANE | grass pitches | 824 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.