Rochford Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1RZ 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 Rochford Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 1PQ, B76 1PW, B76 1SG, B76 1SQ, B76 1UF, B76 1TL, B76 1RW, B76 1QP, B76 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B76 1RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.2% | 33% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 48.5% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 14.1% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 32% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.6% | 89.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochford Close was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochford Close has the 45th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 518th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Rochford Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-28 | £373,112 |
| 5 Rochford Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-03-31 | £168,683 |
| 2 Rochford Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2013-11-21 | £430,511 |
| 12 Rochford Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-03-28 | £416,190 |
| 3 Rochford Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2010-06-30 | £372,745 |
B76 1RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB | - not rated | 619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanery CofE Infant School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 677 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Greenwood Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Sutton School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 659 yd | |
| Club Cappuccino | Walmley Social Club, Fox Hollies Road | 809 yd | |
| Walmley Library | Walmley Branch Library, Walmley Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | Oak N Ash, 86 Calder Drive | 336 yd | |
| Fox Inn | Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 926 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club | Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Fish Bar | 42 Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 863 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 7, Berkeley House | 916 yd | |
| Walmley Fish and Chip Deli Takeaway | 11 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 92 Calder Drive, Birmingham | 336 yd | |
| Co-Op | 4 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deanery C Of E Primary School FOX HOLLIES ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Walmley Junior School WALMLEY ASH ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Walmley Social Club FOX HOLLIES ROAD | 827 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 15.4% |
| Median download speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.