Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B76 2RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.3%	0.9%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	49.6%	48.7%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 2RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	30.6%	31.9%	1.3%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	54.2%	-3.9%	44.2%	10.0%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5%	7.3%	2.3%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	3.5%	4.6%	1.1%	6.1%	-1.5%

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 (88.1%) 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	60.9%	55.1%	-5.8%	48.4%	6.7%
Good health	29.9%	33%	3.1%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	8.1%	8.3%	0.2%	12.7%	-4.4%
Bad health	0.9%	3.3%	2.4%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around B76 2RZ this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.2%	8.1%	-5.1%	18.2%	-10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	10%	-2.4%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	16.2%	-3.6%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.8%	2.7%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	17.3%	4.1%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	36%	42.3%	6.3%	33.8%	8.5%
Other	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	4.3%	7.9%	3.6%	3.1%	4.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	0.9%	2.4%
White	89.6%	79.3%	-10.3%	81.4%	-2.1%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.4% 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%	89.4%	-5.1%	83.2%	6.2%
European Union	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	5.3%	3.0%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	88.8%	-5.1%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.2%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.3%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Thimble End Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thimble End Court was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thimble End Court has the 30th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

🔎 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
£54,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in B76 2RZ, 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Thimble End Court are based on 33 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 Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B76 2RZ

Average Price
£209,723

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,723

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thimble End Court

Average Price
£215,768

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£215,768

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thimble End CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-09-23	£175,394
31 Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£202,000	2024-08-16	£208,623
33 Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-01-05	£182,988
31 Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£172,000	2021-12-21	£190,314
19 Thimble End Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£167,500	2021-06-30	£180,192

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B76 2RZ

Employment

B76 2RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	126
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Information and communication	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	3,660 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB	3out of 4	4,352 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP	3out of 4	853 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery Church of England Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD	4out of 4	897 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB	4out of 4	1,665 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB	3out of 4	1,665 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY	2out of 4	1,408 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT	3out of 4	1,525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT	3out of 4	1,562 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB	3out of 4	2,340 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT	4out of 4	2,935 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	1,395 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB	- not rated	2,279 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR	3out of 4	3,419 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL	- not rated	4,236 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ	3out of 4	4,593 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	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
The Oaks	Berryfields Road, Birmingham		752 yd
Club Cappuccino	Walmley Social Club, Fox Hollies Road		1,009 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club	Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road		732 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	584 yd
Deanery C Of E Primary School FOX HOLLIES ROAD	grass pitches	903 yd
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LABURNUM DRIVE	grass pitches	927 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	43.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.64 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.64 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.89 Mbit/s

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