Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5UJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B75 5UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	51.8%	2.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.7%	48.2%	-2.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 B75 5UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	23.9%	32.2%	8.3%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	52.9%	-6.1%	44.2%	8.7%
Separated	3.2%	2.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	11.2%	11%	-0.2%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	6.1%	-4.5%

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 (91.4%) 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	71.5%	65.4%	-6.1%	48.4%	17.0%
Good health	22.2%	26%	3.8%	33.6%	-7.6%
Fair health	4.5%	5%	0.5%	12.7%	-7.7%
Bad health	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

In the area around B75 5UJ this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8%	5.9%	-2.1%	18.2%	-12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	10.2%	-3.6%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	13.8%	0.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	14.6%	1.3%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	45.2%	50.8%	5.6%	33.8%	17.0%
Other	4.3%	1.2%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	5.6%	10.8%	5.2%	3.1%	7.7%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	3%	0.9%	0.9%	2.1%
Mixed Other	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.6%
White	83.7%	72.9%	-10.8%	81.4%	-8.5%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1%	2.8%	1.8%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	93.4%	90.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	1%	1.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.9%	1.8%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	90.6%	-2.5%	83.2%	7.4%
10+ Years	0%	7.2%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.7%	37.2%	-4.5%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	6.4%	0.9%	5.5%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Crofters Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofters Lane was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crofters Lane has the 50th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B75 5UJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Crofters Lane are based on 47 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 Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5UJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B75 5UJ

Average Price
£441,792

Semi-Detached
£383,556

Terraced
£297,662

Detached
£482,556

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crofters Lane

Average Price
£434,219

Semi-Detached
£381,352

Terraced
£309,481

Detached
£476,249

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crofters LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2025-09-16	£390,000
31 Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£438,000	2022-06-28	£456,963
27 Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2022-02-28	£511,586
40 Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2021-11-18	£498,430
7 Crofters Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2021-08-23	£557,562

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B75 5UJ

Employment

B75 5UJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	131
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	24
Retired	20
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	17
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Sutton Primary School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL	4out of 4	348 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor Hall Primary School Rowallan Road , B75 6RE	4out of 4	843 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL	4out of 4	1,484 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Primary School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB	4out of 4	2,414 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,107 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH	4out of 4	2,866 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT	3out of 4	3,695 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY	2out of 4	3,844 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB	3out of 4	4,010 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	1,730 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB	- not rated	3,616 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB	- not rated	4,608 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvest Fields Centre	Harvest Fields Way, Birmingham	357 yd
Chase Farm	Weeford Road, Sutton Four Oaks	390 yd
Farmhouse Bistro	The Mitchell Centre, Weeford Road	784 yd
Four Oaks Baptist Church	Grange Lane, Birmingham	908 yd
Moor Hall Golf Club	Moor Hall Drive, Birmingham	1,021 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Plough And Harrow	Slade Road, Sutton Four Oaks		146 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Coperative Supermarket	Supermarket, Slade Road		146 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harvest Fields Centre HARVEST FIELDS CENTRE HARVEST FIELDS CENTRE HARVEST FIELDS WAY		296 yd
Little Sutton Primary School WORCESTER LANE	grass pitches	456 yd
Moor Hall Primary School ROWALLAN ROAD	grass pitches	787 yd
Moor Hall Leisure Club & Spa MOOR HALL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,010 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	42.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	166.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	26.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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