Kempson Avenue is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B72 1HQ is located in the Sutton Wylde Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B72 1JB, B72 1HG, B72 1HF, B72 1NB, B76 1QT, B72 1HH, B72 1JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B72 1HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 B72 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 21.7% | 23.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 62.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 50% | 58.6% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 30.1% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around B72 1HQ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 4.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 50.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.8% | 74.6% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 92.5% | 86.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 86.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.3% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kempson Avenue was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kempson Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 329th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £500,298 | 2018-11-30 | £626,011 |
| 99 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2017-05-26 | £574,485 |
| 101 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-03-17 | £637,934 |
| 94 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2014-11-21 | £738,211 |
| 102 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £351,500 | 2013-08-16 | £617,960 |
B72 1HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
B72 1HQ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maney Hill Primary School Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | 2out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Jrs Football kiosk | Bishop Walsh Roman Catholic School, Wylde Green Road | 254 yd | |
| Allendale Dining | Walmley Golf Club, Brooks Road | 894 yd | |
| Ladybird Montessori Nursery | 321 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Golf Club | Brooks Road, Birmingham | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School WYLDE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Maney Hill Primary School MANEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Walmley Golf Club BROOKS ROAD | golf | 881 yd |
| Alcoa Sports Ground (Closed) Chatsworth Close | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 922 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.