Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 5JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	50%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.4%	50%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.0%

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 area around B73 5JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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	42%	44.3%	2.3%	37.9%	6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	27%	31.6%	4.6%	44.2%	-12.6%
Married: Same sex	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2%	4%	2.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	14.5%	12.6%	-1.9%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	12.5%	6.3%	-6.2%	6.1%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.2%	34.7%	-13.5%	48.4%	-13.7%
Good health	21.9%	37.2%	15.3%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	17%	16.6%	-0.4%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	8.9%	7%	-1.9%	4.0%	3.0%
Very bad health	4%	4.5%	0.5%	1.2%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.5%	19.5%	-9.0%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	6.3%	-8.2%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	17.2%	4.7%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	5.7%	4.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	14.9%	-0.6%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	24%	36.2%	12.2%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.7%	2.4%
Indian	1.3%	2%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.5%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	4.9%	4.6%	-0.3%	1.0%	3.6%
Other Black	0.4%	2%	1.6%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%
White	90.6%	82.7%	-7.9%	81.4%	1.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	96.4%	87.2%	-9.2%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	1.3%	5.1%	3.8%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.6%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	87.2%	-6.6%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	0%	8.7%	8.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	1%	-4.4%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.5%	37.2%	12.3%
Christian	40%	46.2%	-6.2%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Lennox Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lennox Grove was 152.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lennox Grove has the 48th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 811th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B73 5JA, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 10/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Lennox Grove are based on 20 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 Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for B73 5JA

Average Price
£277,873

Semi-Detached
£290,813

Terraced
£267,521

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lennox Grove

Average Price
£272,076

Semi-Detached
£305,004

Terraced
£248,975

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£171,827

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lennox GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-08-08	£171,688
6 Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-07-18	£280,517
4 Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2022-06-07	£218,236
2 Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,995	2015-04-02	£328,614
2 Lennox Grove, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2005-12-20	£308,867

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B73 5JA

Employment

B73 5JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee	62
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	1,213 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU	3out of 4	2,135 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG	4out of 4	3,068 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU	4out of 4	3,644 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL	3out of 4	3,890 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL	3out of 4	330 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL	- not rated	933 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED	3out of 4	1,118 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boldmere Junior School Cofield Road , Boldmere B73 5SD	4out of 4	1,148 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Cofield Road , B73 5SD	4out of 4	1,148 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA	- not rated	873 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT	4out of 4	2,124 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT	3out of 4	2,134 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH	3out of 4	2,609 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE	2out of 4	2,751 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL	- not rated	1,104 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT	- not rated	1,556 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP	- not rated	2,359 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL	- not rated	2,489 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT	4out of 4	2,528 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Highbury Theatre Centre	Sheffield Road, Birmingham	160 yd
Bamboo Garden	394 Boldmere Road, Birmingham	247 yd
Boldmere Sports & Social Club	Boldmere Road, Birmingham	294 yd
Sabalan	708 Chester Road, Erdington	337 yd
Costa Coffee	21-22 The Lanes Shopping Centre, Birmingham Road	433 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boldmere Oak	Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road	260 yd
The Rose And Crown	294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington	400 yd
Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar	430 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall	441 yd
ROSEY MACS PHS LTD	The Rose And Crown, 294 Gravelly Lane	516 yd
The Yenton	Sutton Road, Birmingham	525 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yau	367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham	189 yd
Pizza e Pasta	374 Boldmere Road, Birmingham	272 yd
Chester House Chinese Takeaway	706 Chester Road, Erdington	337 yd
Balti Hut	712 Chester Road, Erdington	337 yd
1580 Contemporary Indian Dining	710 Chester Road, Erdington	337 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsburys Local	346 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall	451 yd
Central England Co Operative	443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall	496 yd
Evans for Everyone	177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham	825 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES	grass pitches	251 yd
Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	314 yd
Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	336 yd
St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	802 yd
Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	956 yd
Walmley Golf Club BROOKS ROAD	golf	1,012 yd
Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE	grass pitches, indoor bowls	1,059 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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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