Albion Cottages is in Water Orton, Birmingham and in North Warwickshire district. B46 1SS is located in the Water Orton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Cottages, Water Orton, Birmingham, B46 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B46 1ST, B46 1SN, B46 1SP, B46 1SQ, B46 1SU, B46 1TL, B46 1SH, B46 1SR, B46 1QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B46 1SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 35% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 48.4% | 53.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 25.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 19.7% | 17.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 32.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.4% | 94.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Cottages was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% higher than the Coleshill North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albion Cottages has the 8th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coleshill North and the 87th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Albion Cottages, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2024-10-17 | £350,432 |
| 3 Albion Cottages, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £273,250 | 2022-03-29 | £303,319 |
| 2 Albion Cottages, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2019-06-10 | £307,665 |
| 3 Albion Cottages, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-07-14 | £284,567 |
| 3 Albion Cottages, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-01-27 | £295,450 |
B46 1SS 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Primary School Plank Lane , Water Orton B46 1SG | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy Burton's Way , Smith's Wood B36 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School Green Lane , Castle Bromwich B36 0BX | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curdworth Primary School Farthing Lane , Curdworth B76 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 4,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace's Catering Ltd | Water Orton Lane | 669 yd | |
| Gardeners Rest | 96 Birmingham Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Digby | Digby Hotel Coleshill Road | 103 yd | |
| The Dog Inn | Dog Inn Marsh Lane | 326 yd | |
| Water Orton Cricket Club | Water Orton Cricket Club Coleshill Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Pizza | 7 Birmingham Road | 75 yd | |
| Charlies Chicken | 3, Station Buildings Birmingham Road | 105 yd | |
| Village Kitchen | 3, Station Buildings Birmingham Road | 105 yd | |
| Water Orton Fish Bar | 1, Station Buildings Birmingham Road | 109 yd | |
| The Village Cantonese | 1A, Station Buildings Birmingham Road | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8, Station Buildings Birmingham Road | 108 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Cricket Club WATER ORTON CRICKET CLUB WATER ORTON CRICKET CLUB COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Water Orton Primary School ATTLEBORO LANE | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Vicarage Lane Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD VICARAGE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.