Moreland Croft is in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1XZ 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 Moreland Croft, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 1XY, B76 1XU, B76 1XX, B76 1YA, B76 1XR, B76 1YB, B76 1XT, B76 1AH, B76 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B76 1XZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 56.9% | 55.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 43.1% | 44.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 50.7% | 45.5% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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% | 17.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 10.4% | -12.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 35.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 91% | 87.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.5% | 89.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreland Croft was 144.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.7% higher than the Sutton Walmley & Minworth average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Moreland Croft has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Sutton Walmley & Minworth and the 842nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Moreland Croft, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-28 | £460,476 |
| 12 Moreland Croft, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2021-11-01 | £319,760 |
| 1 Moreland Croft, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-02-17 | £373,270 |
| 5 Moreland Croft, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-06-04 | £303,042 |
| 23 Moreland Croft, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-11-18 | £352,674 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,990 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 | 689 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary School Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary School Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 4,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Greenwood Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butties Cafe | 21-23 Forge Lane, Birmingham | 197 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee DT, Minworth Industrial Park | 388 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road | 431 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road | 431 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat | Old Kingsbury Road, Birmingham | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BamTuk | Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road | 431 yd | |
| KVK Supermarket Ltd | 243-245 Eachelhurst Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walmley Junior School WALMLEY ASH ROAD | grass pitches | 616 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 | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.