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Churchover Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1WG is located in the Sutton Wylde Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.

StreetScan combines information about Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B72 1BS, B76 1WE, B76 1WQ, B76 1WF, B76 1JT, B72 1BN, B24 0JE, B24 0HU, B76 1JU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B76 1WG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.8%49.6%-1.2% 51.0% -1.4%
Male49.2%50.4%1.2% 49.0% 1.4%

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 1WG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.3%27.7%-0.6% 37.9% -10.2%
Married: Opposite sex63.2%62.7%-0.5% 44.2% 18.5%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Separated0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced5.2%3.5%-1.7% 9.1% -5.6%
Widowed2.6%5.4%2.8% 6.1% -0.7%

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 (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.9%55.5%-1.4% 48.4% 7.1%
Good health30.1%33.4%3.3% 33.6% -0.2%
Fair health11.5%8.4%-3.1% 12.7% -4.3%
Bad health1.3%2.1%0.8% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.3%0.5%0.2% 1.2% -0.7%

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 43.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.4%12.7%0.3% 18.2% -5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.7%5.7%-7.0% 9.6% -3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14%11.5%-2.5% 13.4% -1.9%
Apprenticeship3.3%5.7%2.4% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%19.1%7.7% 16.9% 2.2%
Degree or Similar41.4%43.3%1.9% 33.8% 9.5%
Other4.9%1.9%-3.0% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.3%1.3% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese2%1.3%-0.7% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian11%13.7%2.7% 3.1% 10.6%
Pakistani5.4%3.4%-2.0% 2.7% 0.7%
Other Asian1.5%0.8%-0.7% 1.6% -0.8%
Black African0.5%1.6%1.1% 2.5% -0.9%
Black Caribbean2.6%2.1%-0.5% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black0%1.8%1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.8%0%-0.8% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%1.1%0.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.5%0.5%0.0% 0.8% -0.3%
White71.9%66.5%-5.4% 81.4% -14.9%
Arab2.8%2.4%-0.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Other0%3.2%3.2% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88%85.1%-2.9% 83.2% 1.9%
European Union0.3%2.1%1.8% 6.1% -4.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa5.6%3.5%-2.1% 2.7% 0.8%
Middle East and Asia4.8%8%3.2% 5.6% 2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%0.8%-0.2% 1.3% -0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.8%84.4%-3.4% 83.2% 1.2%
10+ Years1%11.3%10.3% 9.8% 1.5%
5-10 Years0.3%1.3%1.0% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years2%1.3%-0.7% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years8.9%1.6%-7.3% 1.9% -0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.5% 76.7% 14.8%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Spain1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held3.7% 13.5% -9.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion19.5% 37.2% -17.7%
Christian53.9% 46.2% 7.7%
Buddhist2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Hindu4.2% 1.7% 2.5%
Muslim8.2% 6.5% 1.7%
Sikh6.3% 0.9% 5.4%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered3.9% 6.0% -2.1%

Safety

Is Churchover Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchover Close was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Churchover Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.



🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,900
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B76 1WG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Churchover Close are based on 9 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 Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1WG

Estimated Average Property Prices for B76 1WG

Average Price
£584,887
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£649,030
Detached
£572,058
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Churchover Close

Average Price
£706,504
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£648,386
Detached
£713,769
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Churchover CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£470,0002024-04-26 £488,940
3 Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£405,0002015-11-24 £648,386
14 Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£325,0002014-03-10 £561,312
5 Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£430,0002005-12-20 £776,851
5 Churchover Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£420,0002004-03-05 £820,757
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B76 1WG

Employment

B76 1WG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 Employee120
Retired77
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed35
Student (economically inactive)22
Looking after home or family10
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Education34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Financial and insurance activities27
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Construction19
Human health and social work activities18
Manufacturing14
Information and communication10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Other6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Transport and storage4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities2
Administrative and support service activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB
3out of 4 1,790 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Castle Vale Nursery School
Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU
4out of 4 2,366 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 2,947 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 4,222 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Nursery School
201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY
4out of 4 5,228 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Penns Primary School
Berwood Road , B72 1BS
3out of 4 139 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Yenton Primary School
Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED
3out of 4 733 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wylde Green Primary School
Green Lanes , B73 5JL
3out of 4 1,168 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Paget Primary School
Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP
2out of 4 1,485 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Sutton Road , B23 6QL
- not rated 1,527 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA
- not rated 1,176 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT
3out of 4 1,645 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Jockey Road , B73 5PT
4out of 4 2,663 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE
2out of 4 2,889 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Plantsbrook School
Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB
3out of 4 3,001 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS
3out of 4 5,297 yd Academy converter No Mixed 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 1,435 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Highclare School
10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL
- not rated 1,683 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Imedia School
85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT
- not rated 2,256 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Queensbury School
Wood End Road , B24 8BL
- not rated 2,759 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ebn Academy 2
10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR
3out of 4 2,760 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Allendale DiningWalmley Golf Club, Brooks Road858 yd
McDonald's Restaurants Limited724 Chester Road, Erdington939 yd
Coffee Cup421 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall947 yd
Burger Boi423 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall947 yd
Jahed425 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall947 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The DigbyThe Digby, 911 Chester Road622 yd
Walmley Cricket ClubEldon Drive, Birmingham919 yd
The YentonSutton Road, Birmingham996 yd
Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar430 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall1,012 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pepe's Piri Piri439 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall940 yd
Sushi Bistro419 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall947 yd
HongKong House401 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall953 yd
Atlantis Fish Bar408 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall1,012 yd
Veri Peri / Pizza Louvre1004 Chester Road, Tyburn1,087 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Central England Co Operative443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall947 yd
Sainsburys Local346 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall1,000 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Penns Primary School
BERWOOD ROAD
grass pitches170 yd
Penns Lane Sports Ground
OLDACRE CLOSE
grass pitches, tennis courts194 yd
Alcoa Sports Ground (Closed)
Chatsworth Close
grass pitches575 yd
Lakeside Active Health
PENNS LANE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool618 yd
Pype Hayes Park
PYPE HAYES PYPE HAYES CHESTER ROAD
tennis courts829 yd
Walmley Golf Club
BROOKS ROAD
golf885 yd
John Findlay Memorial Ground
ELDON DRIVE
grass pitches918 yd
Pype Hayes Golf Course
EACHELHURST ROAD
golf, health and fitness suite951 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 75.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 75.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed54.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed54.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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