Conolly Drive is in Rubery, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B45 9WB is located in the Frankley Great Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Conolly Drive, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 9WA, B45 9WE, B45 9WL, B45 9WF, B45 9WD, B31 5HF, B45 0BL, B45 9FN, B31 5GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B45 9WB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 58.4% | 34.5% | -23.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 49.4% | 27.9% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 9.6% | 4.2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 51% | 57.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.5% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 12% | 5.3% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.3% | 76% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 96.5% | 87.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 87% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Conolly Drive was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Frankley Great Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Conolly Drive has the 37th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Frankley Great Park and the 1383rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Conolly Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-06-09 | £362,011 |
| 16 Conolly Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-06-09 | £351,814 |
| 8 Conolly Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-09 | £443,591 |
| 14 Conolly Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-06-07 | £346,715 |
| 31 Conolly Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2020-06-19 | £398,454 |
B45 9WB 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School New Street , Rubery B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Wareham Road , Frankley B45 0JS | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Catholic Primary School Leach Heath Lane , Rednal B45 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Junior School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 2out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community 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 | 675 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,831 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 | 3,440 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre, 20 Ashbrook Drive | 260 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Bowling Alley, Park Way | 602 yd | |
| Himalaya Restaurant | 1716 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 852 yd | |
| Rednal Cafe | 1680 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 913 yd | |
| Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox | 31 Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Hall, Park Way | 30 yd | |
| Dingle Social Club | New Street, Longbridge | 232 yd | |
| Great Park Brewers Fayre | Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham | 354 yd | |
| The Coldstream | Arden Road, Longbridge | 802 yd | |
| The Bugle Horn | Bugle Horn, Wareham Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superios and The Royal Desserts | Unit 8, Arden Business Park | 635 yd | |
| Pats Fish And Chips | 2 Arden Road, Longbridge | 802 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Arden Road, Longbridge | 802 yd | |
| Famous Cooking | 2006 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 832 yd | |
| Balti 2000 | 2000 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W M Morrisons | Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 631 yd | |
| Heritage Superstore | 20 Arden Road, Longbridge | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham Rubery) ASHBROOK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Colmers Farm Junior School LEYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Colmers School BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Belton Road Playing Fields BELTON GROVE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Balaam Wood School NEW STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 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 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.