Braunston Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 2SA is located in the Sutton Walmley & Minworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Braunston Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 2BN, B76 2BW, B76 2SJ, B76 2RB, B76 2SD, B76 2RE, B76 2UA, B76 2SH, B76 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B76 2SA 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% |
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 2SA 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% |
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% |
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 2SA 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braunston Close was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braunston Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 454th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Braunston Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-10-22 | £356,056 |
| 26 Braunston Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-25 | £230,602 |
| 26 Braunston Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-25 | £240,714 |
| 22 Braunston Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-12 | £242,921 |
| 4 Braunston Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-10-06 | £523,477 |
B76 2SA 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanery CofE Infant School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 1,103 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 | 1,103 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 | 1,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton Middle School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | - not rated | 5,204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton First School Church Lane , Middleton B78 2AN | - not rated | 5,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Sutton School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax School Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 3,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks | Berryfields Road, Birmingham | 325 yd | |
| Pesto | 20 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club | Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LABURNUM DRIVE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| John Willmott School REDDICAP HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.