Freeman Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1NT is located in the Sutton Reddicap electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freeman Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B75 7DZ, B76 2NS, B75 7EQ, B75 7DW, B76 2UH, B75 7EG, B75 7DX, B76 2UL, B76 2UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B76 1NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.1% | 37.7% | 13.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 43.7% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.1% | 45.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.3% | 20.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 30.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 85.9% | 82.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 90.1% | 84.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 84.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freeman Drive was 148.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freeman Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 836th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Freeman Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2023-11-03 | £310,526 |
| 43 Freeman Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-24 | £331,511 |
| 8 Freeman Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-20 | £360,736 |
| 53 Freeman Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-20 | £334,312 |
| 47 Freeman Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-12 | £291,789 |
B76 1NT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall Primary School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Common Primary School Cotysmore Road , B75 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesto | 20 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 268 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| Lodge Lunches | Falcon Lodge Methodist Church, Newdigate Road | 603 yd | |
| Falcon Lodge Community Cafe | Lodge Community Hub, Churchill Road | 669 yd | |
| Pizza Lodge | 5 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton United F C | Hollyfield Road, Birmingham | 446 yd | |
| The Anvil Inn | Anvil Inn, Reddicap Heath Road | 853 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Cricket And Hockey Club | Rectory Road, Sutton Trinity | 1,055 yd | |
| The Boot Inn | Boot Inn, Rectory Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyfield Fish Bar | 19 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| Lotus Super Kitchen | 19 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| Sweetstuff Desserts | 29 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 675 yd | |
| Falcon's Fish Bar | 31 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 705 yd | |
| Balti Lodge Ltd | 15 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores | 21-25 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | 90 Churchill Road, Sutton Trinity | 671 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Boot Inn, Rectory Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax School FAIRFAX ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 175 yd |
| John Willmott School REDDICAP HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Hollyfield Primary School HOLLYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LABURNUM DRIVE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Sutton United Fc HOLLYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Newdigate Playing Field (Closed) Newdigate Road | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Unique 1 UNIT 1 UNIT 1 REDDICAP TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Rectory Park Rectory Park Rectory Park Rectory Road | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.