Vicarage Gardens is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1HX is located in the Sutton Walmley & Minworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vicarage Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 1LX, B76 1NE, B76 1NG, B76 1DL, B76 1GR, B76 1NB, B76 1LB, B76 1HY, B76 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B76 1HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 55.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 44.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 B76 1HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 21.2% | 19.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 63.8% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 41% | 42.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.1% | 17.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 32.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.1% | 80.4% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 96.1% | 87.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 88.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Gardens was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Gardens has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 482nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Vicarage Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2019-04-25 | £519,501 |
| 1 Vicarage Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-10-25 | £505,019 |
| 2 Vicarage Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2014-04-25 | £593,626 |
| 5 Vicarage Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2008-07-29 | £500,826 |
| 5 Vicarage Gardens, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2008-07-29 | £500,826 |
B76 1HX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B76 1HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penns Primary School Berwood Road , B72 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maney Hill Primary School Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Library | Walmley Branch Library, Walmley Road | 308 yd | |
| Munchies of Sutton | 37 Walmley Ash Road, Birmingham | 317 yd | |
| Club Cappuccino | Walmley Social Club, Fox Hollies Road | 488 yd | |
| Mytime Active | Pype Hayes Municipal Golf Course, Eachelhurst Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Inn | Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 308 yd | |
| Walmley Cricket Club | Eldon Drive, Birmingham | 352 yd | |
| The Oak | Oak N Ash, 86 Calder Drive | 518 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club | Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Fish and Chip Deli Takeaway | 11 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| Suttons Fish Bar | 42 Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 242 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 7, Berkeley House | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 4 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 92 Calder Drive, Birmingham | 518 yd | |
| KVK Supermarket Ltd | 243-245 Eachelhurst Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Findlay Memorial Ground ELDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Walmley Social Club FOX HOLLIES ROAD | 367 yd | |
| Deanery C Of E Primary School FOX HOLLIES ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Lakeside Active Health PENNS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Walmley Junior School WALMLEY ASH ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Pype Hayes Golf Course EACHELHURST ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Alcoa Sports Ground (Closed) Chatsworth Close | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174 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.