Millstone Close, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1TX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B76 1TX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	49.1%	48.3%	-0.8%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	50.9%	51.7%	0.8%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

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 1TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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	27%	26.6%	-0.4%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	60.5%	1.2%	44.2%	16.3%
Separated	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	5.8%	5.1%	-0.7%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	5.8%	6.2%	0.4%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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 (87.8%) 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	48.2%	53.5%	5.3%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	38.6%	34.3%	-4.3%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	11.4%	10.9%	-0.5%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	4.0%	-2.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.6%	15.3%	-4.3%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	4%	-3.9%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13.6%	-0.7%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.7%	2.5%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	14.8%	-1.1%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	34.9%	43.8%	8.9%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	4.2%	2.8%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	5.3%	3.5%	-1.8%	3.1%	0.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.0%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3.5%	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	91.2%	85.2%	-6.0%	81.4%	3.8%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	93.1%	1.0%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	3.1%	2.2%	-0.9%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	93.9%	2.2%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0%	-8.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	61%	46.2%	14.8%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Millstone Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millstone Close was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Millstone Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 46th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in B76 1TX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Millstone Close are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Millstone Close, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1TX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B76 1TX

Average Price
£830,853

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£830,853

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Millstone Close

Average Price
£894,711

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£894,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Millstone CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Millstone Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£788,500	2022-03-18	£819,405
7 Millstone Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2021-08-03	£830,418
4 Millstone Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2019-08-02	£659,443
5 Millstone Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2016-12-12	£888,587
10 Millstone Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2007-12-14	£914,492

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B76 1TX

Employment

B76 1TX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	46
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Education	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,206 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB	3out of 4	3,421 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU	3out of 4	4,564 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	504 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maney Hill Primary School Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU	4out of 4	1,234 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB	4out of 4	1,436 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB	3out of 4	1,436 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT	3out of 4	738 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY	2out of 4	1,904 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT	3out of 4	1,986 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB	3out of 4	2,041 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT	4out of 4	2,333 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY	- not rated	863 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB	- not rated	3,068 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR	3out of 4	3,168 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL	- not rated	3,303 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT	- not rated	3,883 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Club Cappuccino	Walmley Social Club, Fox Hollies Road	310 yd
Walmley Library	Walmley Branch Library, Walmley Road	467 yd
Sutton Coldfield Jrs Football kiosk	Bishop Walsh Roman Catholic School, Wylde Green Road	855 yd
Munchies of Sutton	37 Walmley Ash Road, Birmingham	981 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club	Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road	213 yd
Fox Inn	Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall	467 yd
The Oak	Oak N Ash, 86 Calder Drive	882 yd
Walmley Cricket Club	Eldon Drive, Birmingham	916 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Palace	7, Berkeley House	418 yd
Suttons Fish Bar	42 Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall	521 yd
Walmley Fish and Chip Deli Takeaway	11 Walmley Close, Birmingham	575 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	4 Walmley Close, Birmingham		575 yd
Nisa Local	92 Calder Drive, Birmingham		882 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	391 yd
Walmley Social Club FOX HOLLIES ROAD		402 yd
Deanery C Of E Primary School FOX HOLLIES ROAD	grass pitches	432 yd
Bishop Walsh Catholic School WYLDE GREEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	854 yd
John Findlay Memorial Ground ELDON DRIVE	grass pitches	915 yd
New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	916 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.