Overview of B74 2SE

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Kenilworth Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 2SE is located in the Sutton Four Oaks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B74 2SD, B74 2QW, B74 2QL, B74 2QN, B74 2QJ, B74 2SB, B74 2QP, B74 2SG, B74 2QG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B74 2SE is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.2%46.5%-6.7% 51.0% -4.5%
Male46.8%53.5%6.7% 49.0% 4.5%

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 B74 2SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.4%23.1%0.7% 37.9% -14.8%
Married: Opposite sex62.3%64.4%2.1% 44.2% 20.2%
Separated1.3%1%-0.3% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced4.2%3.6%-0.6% 9.1% -5.5%
Widowed9.9%7.9%-2.0% 6.1% 1.8%

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 (91.6%) 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 health55.6%64.3%8.7% 48.4% 15.9%
Good health25.5%27.3%1.8% 33.6% -6.3%
Fair health16.2%7%-9.2% 12.7% -5.7%
Bad health2.2%1.1%-1.1% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health0.5%0.3%-0.2% 1.2% -0.9%

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 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.7%13.9%-7.8% 18.2% -4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.3%7.9%-0.4% 9.6% -1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.5%11.2%-0.3% 13.4% -2.2%
Apprenticeship1.6%4.3%2.7% 5.3% -1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.9%10.9%2.0% 16.9% -6.0%
Degree or Similar44.1%49.2%5.1% 33.8% 15.4%
Other3.8%2.6%-1.2% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.1%0.8%-0.3% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian3.8%16.2%12.4% 3.1% 13.1%
Pakistani1.6%0.8%-0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian0.5%0%-0.5% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%1.1%1.1% 2.5% -1.4%
Black Caribbean0.5%0.6%0.1% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black0.8%0.6%-0.2% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.7%1.4%-1.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%0.3%-0.2% 0.8% -0.5%
White86.8%75.7%-11.1% 81.4% -5.7%
Other1.4%2.5%1.1% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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 Kingdom92.6%85.8%-6.8% 83.2% 2.6%
European Union1.9%3.1%1.2% 6.1% -3.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa0.8%1.4%0.6% 2.7% -1.3%
Middle East and Asia3.8%7.8%4.0% 5.6% 2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%1.1%0.3% 1.3% -0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.6%85.8%-3.8% 83.2% 2.6%
10+ Years0.8%12.8%12.0% 9.8% 3.0%
5-10 Years0.5%0.8%0.3% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years1.9%0.3%-1.6% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years7.1%0.3%-6.8% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.2% 76.7% 15.5%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries1.4% 1.5% -0.1%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.3% 37.2% -12.9%
Christian51.7% 46.2% 5.5%
Hindu6.4% 1.7% 4.7%
Muslim0.8% 6.5% -5.7%
Sikh11.5% 0.9% 10.6%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered4.2% 6.0% -1.8%

Safety

Is Kenilworth Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenilworth Close was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Kenilworth Close has the 49th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 330th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,500
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B74 2SE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kenilworth Close are based on 12 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 Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2SE

Estimated Average Property Prices for B74 2SE

Average Price
£1,825,555
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,825,555
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kenilworth Close

Average Price
£1,592,218
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,592,218
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kenilworth CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£2,305,0002021-02-03 £2,669,664
4 Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£1,215,0002018-11-09 £1,520,300
9 Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£2,088,0002018-04-05 £2,760,550
6 Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£2,000,0002017-08-24 £2,706,207
6 Kenilworth Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£675,0002016-08-02 £981,000
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B74 2SE

Employment

B74 2SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 2SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 B74 2SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired100
Full-Time Employee68
Self-Employed55
Part-Time Employee23
Looking after home or family22
Student (economically inactive)18
Other10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Human health and social work activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Education14
Manufacturing11
Administrative and support service activities7
Construction7
Other5
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Transport and storage3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coppice Primary School
Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ
3out of 4 931 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB
4out of 4 1,097 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Mere Green Primary School
Mere Green Road , B75 5BL
4out of 4 1,573 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Moor Hall Primary School
Rowallan Road , B75 6RE
4out of 4 1,872 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Whitehouse Common Primary School
Cotysmore Road , B75 6BL
3out of 4 1,885 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road , B74 2NH
4out of 4 1,300 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Arthur Terry School
Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ
4out of 4 1,560 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Plantsbrook School
Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB
3out of 4 2,448 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Jockey Road , B73 5PT
4out of 4 2,687 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Fairfax
Fairfax Road , B75 7JT
3out of 4 3,291 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langley School
Trinity Road , B75 6TJ
3out of 4 953 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE
3out of 4 3,803 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Trinity Specialist College
The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB
- not rated 4,208 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TLG North Birmingham
Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH
- not rated 5,083 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Oscott Academy
St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP
- not rated 5,224 yd Other independent school No 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
Blackroot MillBlackroot Bistro, Sutton Park794 yd
Acorns Community CafeCoppice Primary School, Trinity Road900 yd
The Green HouseHalfway House, 226 Lichfield Road1,064 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Four Oaks Tennis ClubHartopp Road, Sutton Four Oaks583 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Four Oaks Squash Club
WENTWORTH ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts86 yd
Four Oaks Tennis Club
HARTOPP ROAD
tennis courts650 yd
Coppice Primary School
TRINITY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches839 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School (B75)
LITTLE SUTTON LANE
grass pitches986 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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed35.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed48.06 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed48.06 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed5.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed7.8 Mbit/s

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