Norfolk Gardens is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B75 6SS is located in the Sutton Four Oaks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B75 6SP, B74 2SX, B74 2TA, B75 6SQ, B74 2RU, B74 2RX, B74 2RT, B75 6SE, B75 6SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B75 6SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 18.8% | 23.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.9% | 62.1% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 54.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6SS this area, 8.5% 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 86.2% | 82.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 92.9% | 87.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Gardens was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Gardens has the 29th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 135th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Norfolk Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-09-07 | £468,348 |
| 1 Norfolk Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2005-01-06 | £566,313 |
| 7 Norfolk Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2004-12-13 | £573,605 |
| 7 Norfolk Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 1999-06-25 | £837,938 |
| 7 Norfolk Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 1999-06-25 | £837,938 |
B75 6SS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
B75 6SS 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 B75 6SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Common Primary School Cotysmore Road , B75 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Hall Primary School Rowallan Road , B75 6RE | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 689 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 4,948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 5,447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Community Cafe | Coppice Primary School, Trinity Road | 720 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Sutton Coldfield Fire Station, Lichfield Road | 735 yd | |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Arts Trust | Sutton Town Hall Gardens, King Edward Square | 1,049 yd | |
| Pollers Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 42A High Street, Sutton Trinity | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Of | 48 Tamworth Road, Birmingham | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Gardens | 30 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity | 838 yd | |
| B My Chip | 28 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (B75) LITTLE SUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Sutton United Tennis Club Tamworth Road | tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club (Prince Of Wales Ground) Tamworth Road | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Four Oaks Squash Club WENTWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 571 yd |
| Coppice Primary School TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Sutton Coldfield Campus) BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE PARTNERSHIP LTD BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE PARTNERSHIP LTD LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.