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Maddocks Hill is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B72 1LZ is located in the Sutton Wylde Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B72 1AR, B72 1LX, B72 1LR, B72 1LE, B72 1NA, B72 1BX, B72 1BZ, B73 5QA, B72 1LB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B72 1LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%50.3%-1.1% 51.0% -0.7%
Male48.6%49.7%1.1% 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.

In the immediate vicinity of B72 1LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35%31.8%-3.2% 37.9% -6.1%
Married: Opposite sex47.7%53.7%6.0% 44.2% 9.5%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.4%1.6%-0.8% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced6.5%7.1%0.6% 9.1% -2.0%
Widowed7.8%5.8%-2.0% 6.1% -0.3%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.3%56.8%2.5% 48.4% 8.4%
Good health30.3%29.4%-0.9% 33.6% -4.2%
Fair health11.1%10%-1.1% 12.7% -2.7%
Bad health2.9%2.5%-0.4% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health1.4%1.4%0.0% 1.2% 0.2%

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.

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 58.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.9%11.5%-4.4% 18.2% -6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10%5.2%-4.8% 9.6% -4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.9%9.6%-6.3% 13.4% -3.8%
Apprenticeship1.1%1.4%0.3% 5.3% -3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%12%-0.7% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar43.1%58.7%15.6% 33.8% 24.9%
Other1.3%1.6%0.3% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.4%1.4%0.0% 1.1% 0.3%
Chinese2.9%2.5%-0.4% 0.7% 1.8%
Indian6.7%11.3%4.6% 3.1% 8.2%
Pakistani1%3.2%2.2% 2.7% 0.5%
Other Asian0.7%0.7%0.0% 1.6% -0.9%
Black Caribbean2.6%0.9%-1.7% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0.2%0%-0.2% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%3.2%2.0% 0.8% 2.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%1.4%0.0% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other1%0.5%-0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
White80.8%73.7%-7.1% 81.4% -7.7%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab0%1.1%1.1% 0.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.4%84.7%-5.7% 83.2% 1.5%
European Union0.5%4.3%3.8% 6.1% -1.8%
Rest of Europe0%1.1%1.1% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa0.7%0.7%0.0% 2.7% -2.0%
Middle East and Asia6.3%8.1%1.8% 5.6% 2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%1.1%-0.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.7%0%-0.7% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.2%84.5%-3.7% 83.2% 1.3%
10+ Years1%10.3%9.3% 9.8% 0.5%
5-10 Years1.2%1.8%0.6% 2.9% -1.1%
2-5 Years3.1%2.7%-0.4% 2.2% 0.5%
Less than 2 years6.5%0.7%-5.8% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.2% 76.7% 10.5%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Other Europe0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Southern Asia2.3% 1.2% 1.1%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.2% 37.2% -9.0%
Christian49.7% 46.2% 3.5%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu6.1% 1.7% 4.4%
Muslim6.8% 6.5% 0.3%
Sikh3.4% 0.9% 2.5%
Not answered5.4% 6.0% -0.6%

Safety

Is Maddocks Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maddocks Hill was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maddocks Hill has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 345th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in B72 1LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maddocks Hill are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B72 1LZ

Average Price
£625,525
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£625,525
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maddocks Hill

Average Price
£657,270
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£657,270
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maddocks HillStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£595,0002025-02-12 £595,000
6 Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£497,0002021-02-05 £579,736
4 Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£537,0002020-10-15 £649,395
2 Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£365,0002010-09-17 £630,455
8 Maddocks Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£358,0002004-08-23 £667,366
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B72 1LZ

Employment

B72 1LZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee144
Retired103
Self-Employed38
Part-Time Employee18
Looking after home or family17
Student (economically inactive)14
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Unemployed9
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Human health and social work activities33
Professional, scientific and technical activities31
Education30
Other17
Manufacturing17
Construction15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Information and communication14
Financial and insurance activities9
Administrative and support service activities8
Transport and storage7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Real estate activities7

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB
3out of 4 2,967 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 3,914 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Castle Vale Nursery School
Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU
4out of 4 4,330 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 4,659 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Goodway Nursery School
5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL
4out of 4 4,837 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maney Hill Primary School
Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU
3out of 4 589 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Holland Road , B72 1RE
- not rated 978 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Holland Road , B72 1RE
- not rated 978 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Town Junior School
Ebrook Road , B72 1NX
- not rated 1,052 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Town Junior School
Ebrook Road , B72 1NX
3out of 4 1,052 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lindridge Junior School
Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ
- not rated 3,662 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Sutton Middle School
Worcester Lane , B75 5NL
- not rated 5,272 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Jockey Road , B73 5PT
- not rated 649 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Jockey Road , B73 5PT
3out of 4 649 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT
- not rated 1,005 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT
3out of 4 1,005 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Plantsbrook School
Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB
- not rated 1,105 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Josiah Mason College
Slade Road , B23 7JH
- not rated 4,427 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wylde Green College
245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA
- not rated 500 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Underwood School
Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL
- not rated 2,160 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inspirations Independent School
81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA
- not rated 2,384 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY
- not rated 2,388 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Highclare School St Paul's
88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY
- not rated 2,737 yd Other independent school 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Dilshad Restaurant28 Beeches Walk, Birmingham595 yd
Turk Nazz22A Beeches Walk, Birmingham603 yd
Sushido4 Beeches Walk, Birmingham614 yd
Farina Restaurant12 Beeches Walk, Birmingham614 yd
Turk Naz22 Beeches Walk, Birmingham614 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts ClubHighbridge Road, Birmingham258 yd
Horse & JockeyHorse And Jockey, 90 Birmingham Road315 yd
Elmsdale Social ClubElms Road, Sutton Trinity722 yd
Sutton Coldfield Town Football ClubCentral Ground, Coles Lane790 yd
Bottle Of Sack2 Birmingham Road, Sutton Vesey984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Beeches Walk Takeaway30 Beeches Walk, Birmingham614 yd
New Moon Chinese Takeaway65 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity971 yd
Teddy Bear Bubble Tea40 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity990 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods PlcIceland Foods Plc, 11 Maney Corner841 yd
TescoManey Corner, Maney Corner841 yd
Sutton Mini Market32-34 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity1,010 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club
HIGHBRIDGE ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts286 yd
Maney Hill Primary School
MANEY HILL ROAD
grass pitches590 yd
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School For Girls
JOCKEY ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts695 yd
Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club
CENTRAL GROUND CENTRAL GROUND COLES LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches842 yd
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
WYLDE GREEN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,004 yd
Town Junior School
EBROOK ROAD
grass pitches1,052 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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