Grimstock Hill is in Coleshill, Birmingham and in North Warwickshire district. B46 1LD is located in the Coleshill North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grimstock Hill, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B46 1TZ, B46 1LJ, B46 1HW, B46 1LE, B46 1LG, B46 1TY, B46 1LS, B46 1LP, B46 1ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B46 1LD is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 45.8% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.2% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 24.1% | 37.8% | 13.7% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 40.3% | -19.0% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 52.9% | 58.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 28.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 | 22.2% | 17.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 19.8% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 32.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95% | 96.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 96.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimstock Hill was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Coleshill North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grimstock Hill has the 10th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coleshill North and the 106th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Lodge Grimstock Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-02 | £565,666 |
| Skyeways Grimstock Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-25 | £206,223 |
| Jubilee House Grimstock Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-06-30 | £701,604 |
| Jubilee House Grimstock Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-10-22 | £565,915 |
| Jubilee House Grimstock Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire Detached, a newly built property | £295,000 | 2007-04-23 | £467,469 |
B46 1LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B46 1LD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Church of England Primary School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Primary School Plank Lane , Water Orton B46 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 3out of 4 | 2,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cantina Cafe | El Cantina Cafe Gorsey Lane | 932 yd | |
| Partridges | 67 - 69 High Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Harvester | Harvester Wheatsheaf Inn Station Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | Unit 39, Coleshill Industrial Estate Station Road | 610 yd | |
| Coleshill Tandoori | El Cantina Cafe Gorsey Lane | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grimstock Country House Hotel GILSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 177 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 | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.