Shirley Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B72 1NF is located in the Sutton Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shirley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B72 1NE, B72 1RE, B72 1NH, B72 1RP, B72 1ND, B72 1RD, B72 1JE, B72 1RQ, B72 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B72 1NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B72 1NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 51.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 29.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 45.3% | 51.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 34% | -9.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 45.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.2% | 83.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 96.5% | 88.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 88.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Drive was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shirley Drive has the 38th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 1116th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Shirley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-07-23 | £330,868 |
| 2 Shirley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2016-12-21 | £268,813 |
| 5 Shirley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2015-01-14 | £312,706 |
| 6 Shirley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,750 | 2006-11-27 | £324,661 |
| 6 Shirley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,750 | 2006-11-27 | £324,661 |
B72 1NF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 1NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 5,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | - not rated | 58 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | - not rated | 58 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maney Hill Primary School Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton Middle School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Tree | Duke Street Chapel, Duke Street | 229 yd | |
| Chelo Persian Kitchen | 27 Maney Corner, Birmingham | 306 yd | |
| Panache Restaurants | Second And Third Floors, 5 Maney Corner | 306 yd | |
| Eleon | 2 Maney House, Maney Corner | 306 yd | |
| Pizza By Goli | 49 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsdale Social Club | Elms Road, Sutton Trinity | 206 yd | |
| Duke Inn P H | Flat, The Duke, 12 Duke Street | 240 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club | Central Ground, Coles Lane | 277 yd | |
| Bottle Of Sack | 2 Birmingham Road, Sutton Vesey | 378 yd | |
| Sutton Sports & Social Club Limited | Midland Red Sports And Social Club Ltd, South Parade | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon Chinese Takeaway | 65 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 325 yd | |
| Pitalicious | 3 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 355 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 40 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 378 yd | |
| Greggs | Red Rose Centre, 53 Lower Parade | 596 yd | |
| Beeches Walk Takeaway | 30 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 11 Maney Corner | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Maney Corner, Maney Corner | 306 yd | |
| Sutton Mini Market | 32-34 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 380 yd | |
| Waitrose | 83 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 430 yd | |
| Aldi | 101 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club CENTRAL GROUND CENTRAL GROUND COLES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Plantsbrook School UPPER HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Town Junior School EBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Corefit Uk LOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Sutton United Fc (Coleshill Road Nurseries) 74B 74B COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School For Girls JOCKEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| The Gym (Sutton Coldfield) The Parade | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Unique 1 UNIT 1 UNIT 1 REDDICAP TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Maney Hill Primary School MANEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club HIGHBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 969 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 | 196.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.