Ashfern Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1JD 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 Ashfern Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 1HY, B76 1HZ, B76 1LX, B76 1DL, B76 1HX, B76 1LF, B76 1JR, B76 1LB, B76 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B76 1JD, 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 1JD 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 Ashfern Drive 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.
Ashfern Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ashfern Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-07-16 | £428,741 |
| 12 Ashfern Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2019-12-18 | £408,959 |
| 19 Ashfern Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-09-14 | £443,032 |
| 18 Ashfern Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-04-02 | £620,266 |
| Cornerways, 18A Ashfern Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-10-17 | £590,569 |
B76 1JD 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 1JD 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 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,462 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penns Primary School Berwood Road , B72 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,896 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 | 199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies of Sutton | 37 Walmley Ash Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| Walmley Library | Walmley Branch Library, Walmley Road | 486 yd | |
| Mytime Active | Pype Hayes Municipal Golf Course, Eachelhurst Road | 530 yd | |
| Club Cappuccino | Walmley Social Club, Fox Hollies Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Cricket Club | Eldon Drive, Birmingham | 387 yd | |
| Fox Inn | Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 486 yd | |
| The Oak | Oak N Ash, 86 Calder Drive | 529 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club | Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Fish and Chip Deli Takeaway | 11 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| Suttons Fish Bar | 42 Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 419 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 7, Berkeley House | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 4 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 92 Calder Drive, Birmingham | 529 yd | |
| KVK Supermarket Ltd | 243-245 Eachelhurst Road, Sutton New Hall | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Findlay Memorial Ground ELDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Walmley Social Club FOX HOLLIES ROAD | 539 yd | |
| Deanery C Of E Primary School FOX HOLLIES ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Lakeside Active Health PENNS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Walmley Junior School WALMLEY ASH ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Pype Hayes Golf Course EACHELHURST ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.