Gibbons Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B75 5HB is located in the Sutton Mere Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibbons Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B75 5EU, B75 5ET, B75 5EQ, B75 5EX, B75 5ES, B75 5HD, B75 5EG, B75 5EF, B75 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B75 5HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 33.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 40.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 37.5% | 48.8% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 12.7% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 35% | 23.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 34.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 89.2% | 83.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 94.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 94.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibbons Road was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Gibbons Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 37th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Gibbons Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2023-04-26 | £206,379 |
| 95 Gibbons Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-02-08 | £279,979 |
| 74 Gibbons Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-09-30 | £294,058 |
| 58 Gibbons Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-04-16 | £185,372 |
| 111 Gibbons Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2021-03-31 | £318,033 |
B75 5HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
B75 5HB 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 B75 5HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | 4out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton Primary School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Hall Primary School Rowallan Road , B75 6RE | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Social Club | The Hill Allotments, Dugdale Crescent | 139 yd | |
| St. James Church Hall | Rear Of St James Church Hall, Mere Green Road | 395 yd | |
| Ark Community Church | Mere Green Gospel Hall, St James Road | 424 yd | |
| Shimla Restaurant | 9 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit 13 Mulberry Walk, Mere Green | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pint Pot | The Pint Pot, 50 Tower Road | 225 yd | |
| The Old School House | Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield | 4 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 538 yd | |
| The Mare Pool | Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 657 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon Mare Pool | 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Green Takeaway | 8 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 446 yd | |
| Joe's Pizza | 285A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 623 yd | |
| Olive Tree Fish Bar | 278A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 742 yd | |
| New Four Seasons Chinese Food | 266 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 55 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 392 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 30 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food - Unit 1 | 304 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mere Green Primary School MERE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Better Gym (Mere Green) LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Arthur Terry School KITTOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Arthur Terry Sports Centre KITTOE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Moor Hall Primary School ROWALLAN ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Little Sutton Primary School WORCESTER LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.