Monmouth Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6JS is located in the Sutton Vesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6NZ, B73 6NY, B73 6PG, B73 6PL, B73 6PN, B73 6JT, B73 6JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 6JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.5% | 48.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 B73 6JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 25.9% | 28.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 63.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 51.7% | 55.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17% | 12.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 40.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 78.5% | 72.3% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 89.8% | 88.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.3% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monmouth Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kingstanding average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2026-03-05 | £980,000 |
| 191 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £672,500 | 2023-12-14 | £689,243 |
| 231 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2023-06-27 | £970,541 |
| 215 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £738,000 | 2021-12-07 | £809,261 |
| 203 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-12-17 | £652,341 |
B73 6JS 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.
B73 6JS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B73 6JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Infant and Nursery School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Junior School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 17 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 574 yd | |
| Burger King | 22 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 587 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 587 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit H, Princess Retail Park | 587 yd | |
| Miller and Carter | Stonehouse Road, Birmingham | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Club | Sutton Coldfield Conservative Club, 138 Jockey Road | 785 yd | |
| Beggars Bush | Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 935 yd | |
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Princess Alice Retail Park, Princess Alice Drive | 568 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 587 yd | |
| Pala Wood Fire Pizza | 446 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 798 yd | |
| Subway | 436 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 798 yd | |
| Authentic Grill House | 4 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C, Princess Alice Drive | 587 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 587 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 877 yd | |
| Aldi | 30 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Golf Course MONMOUTH DRIVE | golf | 276 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Sutton Coldfield) PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Braemar Road Playing Fields MONMOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 368.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.