Blakes Field Drive is in Barnt Green, Birmingham and in Worcester district. B45 8JT is located in the Lickey Hills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blakes Field Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 8XL, B45 8JD, B45 8XB, B45 8HR, B45 8HP, B45 8JB, B45 8QZ, B45 8HZ, B45 8JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B45 8JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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 | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 75.2% | 68.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) 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 | 60.9% | 70.9% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 22.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 20.1% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -13.5% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 8JT this area, 6.5% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 55.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.2% | 89.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 76.7% | 18.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blakes Field Drive was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Barnt Green & Hopwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blakes Field Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Barnt Green & Hopwood and the 147th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 225.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Blakes Field Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2020-03-19 | £1,745,564 |
| 1A Blakes Field Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2016-11-09 | £869,697 |
| 6 Blakes Field Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2014-12-12 | £1,416,301 |
| 1A Blakes Field Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2013-04-09 | £1,191,616 |
| 7 Blakes Field Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £878,500 | 2008-02-29 | £1,443,558 |
B45 8JT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B45 8JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE First School Hewell Road , Barnt Green B45 8NG | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Hazel Road , Rubery B45 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 5,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Chi Gifts & Interiors | 332 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lickey Hills School OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 959 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 | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.