Pembury Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Walsall district. B74 2FH is located in the Streetly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pembury Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 2FG, B74 2EU, B74 2ES, B74 2ET, B74 2BX, B74 2DP, B74 2DG, B74 2DD, B74 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B74 2FH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 B74 2FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 26.9% | 25.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 59.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 45.5% | 48.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 36% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 33.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 18.3% | 30% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 26.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 69.6% | 59.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 86.4% | 86.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 86% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 17.1% | 0.9% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembury Close was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.6% higher than the Streetly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pembury Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Streetly and the 326th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pembury Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-01-08 | £514,374 |
| 6 Pembury Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2014-06-12 | £459,535 |
| 12 Pembury Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £286,100 | 2011-12-12 | £510,301 |
| 6 Pembury Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-07-10 | £452,757 |
| 4 Pembury Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2002-09-16 | £583,106 |
B74 2FH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
B74 2FH 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View JMI School Frampton Way , Great Barr B43 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) Bandywood Crescent , B44 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundridge Primary School Sundridge Road , Kingstanding B44 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 3,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbivore | 1 Sutton Oak Road, Birmingham | 437 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Streetly | Chester Road North, Birmingham | 517 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 39 Boundary Road, Streetly | 642 yd | |
| The Hollies Compass Childrens Home | 91 Chester Road, Streetly | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queslett | Queslett Road, Streetly | 143 yd | |
| Brew House | 49 Boundary Road, Streetly | 631 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 797 Queslett Road East, Oscott | 874 yd | |
| Farmer John's | Aldridge Road, Streetly | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | 3 Sutton Oak Corner, Birmingham | 431 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden Take Away, 38A Bakers Lane | 538 yd | |
| Bakers Lane Fish Bar | 38 Bakers Lane, Birmingham | 538 yd | |
| Streetly Takeaway | 43 Boundary Road, Streetly | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 873 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 | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.