Faraday Avenue is in Coleshill, Birmingham and in North Warwickshire district. B46 1AL is located in the Curdworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Avenue, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1AL 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 B46 1AL 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 | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 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 B46 1AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 24.4% | 29% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 54.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 52.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.3% | 14.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.2% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 31.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Avenue was 337.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.9% higher than the Curdworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Curdworth and the 5th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8 Hams Hall Distribution Park Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £34,680,000 | 2025-02-26 | £36,261,264 |
| Bell Micro Unit 6A Hams Hall Distribution Park Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £14,860,000 | 2025-02-26 | £15,537,554 |
| Arvato Scm Ltd Hams Hall Distribution Park, 10A Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £26,560,000 | 2025-02-26 | £27,771,026 |
| A P H Airport Parking Hams Hall Distribution Park Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £12,500,000 | 2015-02-05 | £17,493,065 |
| Wincanton Logistics Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2014-08-15 | £5,031,025 |
B46 1AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
B46 1AL 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Meadow Community School High Meadow Community School , Norton Road B46 1ES | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Curdworth Primary School Farthing Lane , Curdworth B76 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Primary School Plank Lane , Water Orton B46 1SG | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shustoke CofE Primary School Forge Road , Shustoke B46 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Church of England Primary School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL | 3out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | 3out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Garden Shustoke Hall, Moathouse Lane , Shustoke B46 2RJ | - not rated | 3,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest @ Sainsburys Hams Hall | Sainsburys Distribution Centre, Hams Hall National Distribution Park Faraday Avenue | 203 yd | |
| Elior | Nestle Purina ( Wincanton Distribution ), Hams Hall National Distribution Park Faraday Avenue | 203 yd | |
| Compass Group 14forty at DHL | Dhl, Hams Hall National Distribution Park Edison Road | 442 yd | |
| Elior Uk | Bmw Motoren Gmbh, Hams Hall National Distribution Park Canton Lane | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coleshill Bar and Grill | The Coleshill Bar And Grill Station Road | 960 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 90.9% |
| Median download speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.