Digby Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B46 3LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.3%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	46.9%	49.7%	2.8%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	31.9%	1.7%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	41.4%	-4.2%	44.2%	-2.8%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12.1%	10.3%	-1.8%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	9.8%	13.9%	4.1%	6.1%	7.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.9%	35.6%	-0.3%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	37.1%	28.2%	-8.9%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	19.6%	24.7%	5.1%	12.7%	12.0%
Bad health	5.3%	10.3%	5.0%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 B46 3LP this area, 36.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	36.4%	5.7%	18.2%	18.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	13.1%	-6.0%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	11.6%	-4.7%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6%	6.2%	0.2%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	14.5%	4.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	15.3%	1.8%	33.8%	-18.5%
Other	4.2%	2.9%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	0.9%	2.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98%	95.8%	-2.2%	81.4%	14.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	98%	98.7%	0.7%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	98.7%	0.7%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
No passport held	26.3%	13.5%	12.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Digby Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Digby Road was 146.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.6% higher than the Coleshill North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Digby Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coleshill North and the 42nd highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in B46 3LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Digby Road are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Warwickshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Digby Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for B46 3LP

Average Price
£237,452

Semi-Detached
£236,228

Terraced
£238,064

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Digby Road

Average Price
£221,743

Semi-Detached
£217,661

Terraced
£246,066

Detached
£295,863

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,073

Other
£123,947

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Digby Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Digby Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2018-07-13	£221,622
15 Digby Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building	£178,750	2017-09-04	£229,821
11 Digby Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building	£159,950	2017-05-19	£207,751
15 Digby Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building	£149,950	2013-06-28	£250,409
5 Digby Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2012-01-05	£197,630

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B46 3LP

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in B46 3LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Self-Employed	13
Unemployed	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Administrative and support service activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Education	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coleshill Church of England Primary School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL	3out of 4	338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE	- not rated	681 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Meadow Community School High Meadow Community School , Norton Road B46 1ES	4out of 4	1,303 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Windy Arbor Primary School Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN	3out of 4	2,176 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE	- not rated	2,410 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX	3out of 4	1,374 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE	2out of 4	2,487 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD	3out of 4	2,804 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU	1out of 4	3,012 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA	3out of 4	3,358 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE	4out of 4	2,657 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE	4out of 4	2,657 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD	1out of 4	3,321 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD	3out of 4	3,420 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jaffa's	6 Coventry Road	336 yd
RHK Dreamers Indian Cuisine	146 High Street	371 yd
Costa Coffee	130B High Street	390 yd
Cafe on the Hill	112B High Street	444 yd
Indian Lounge	123 High Street	447 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coleshill Cricket Club	Coleshill Cricket Club Park Road	236 yd
Coleshill & District Social Club Ltd	Ivy Lodge (rear Of 130) High Street	349 yd
The Red Lion	Red Lion Coventry Road	367 yd
The Bell Inn	Bell Inn, 12 Birmingham Road	508 yd
The Green Man	68 High Street	528 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rice Bowl	73 Parkfield Road	322 yd
Sixty fish	99 High Street	513 yd
L'maiz	3 Church Hill	533 yd
Tao Tao	83 High Street	583 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coleshill Local Supermarket	84 - 86 High Street		500 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Memorial Park PARK AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	221 yd
Coleshill Leisure Centre (Closed) Park Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	288 yd
Coleshill Tennis Club Maxstoke Lane	tennis courts	705 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	156.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.