Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2UH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B76 2UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	50.9%	-4.0%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	45.1%	49.1%	4.0%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	32.4%	38.7%	6.3%	37.9%	0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	43.1%	-2.5%	44.2%	-1.1%
Married: Same sex	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	13.7%	13.3%	-0.4%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	4.9%	3.6%	-1.3%	6.1%	-2.5%

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 (85.8%) 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%	50.9%	2.7%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	40.5%	34.9%	-5.6%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	10.1%	11.2%	1.1%	12.7%	-1.5%
Bad health	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 2UH this area, 8.4% 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	12.3%	8.4%	-3.9%	18.2%	-9.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	14.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	12%	-1.2%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	4.4%	-2.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	23.6%	10.9%	16.9%	6.7%
Degree or Similar	30.9%	36%	5.1%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	6.9%	1.3%	-5.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	2.3%	1.5%	-0.8%	1.0%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.9%	89.8%	-0.1%	81.4%	8.4%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	93.8%	92.5%	-1.3%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	92.2%	-0.8%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Dovebridge Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovebridge Close was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Dovebridge Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 361st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B76 2UH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Dovebridge Close are based on 121 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 Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2UH

Estimated Average Property Prices for B76 2UH

Average Price
£281,177

Semi-Detached
£279,123

Terraced
£225,628

Detached
£387,055

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,691

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dovebridge Close

Average Price
£282,101

Semi-Detached
£282,269

Terraced
£225,404

Detached
£350,111

Flats/Maisonettes
£186,220

Other
£7,823

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dovebridge CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,500	2024-08-23	£223,943
6 Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-08-04	£258,993
75 Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-02-07	£251,726
41 Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-05-28	£287,832
12 Dovebridge Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2021-04-09	£290,341

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B76 2UH

Employment

B76 2UH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

B76 2UH 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	103
Retired	39
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	17
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4

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	4,824 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU	4out of 4	4,848 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG	3out of 4	395 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP	3out of 4	535 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX	2out of 4	1,431 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
New Hall Primary School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ	3out of 4	1,490 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maney Hill Primary School Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU	4out of 4	1,658 yd	Community 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	273 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT	3out of 4	291 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB	3out of 4	1,486 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT	3out of 4	1,720 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH	4out of 4	2,116 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB	- not rated	1,643 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY	- not rated	2,489 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ	3out of 4	3,294 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR	3out of 4	4,692 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL	- not rated	4,702 yd	Other independent 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	Distance
Pesto	20 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham	333 yd
Subway	17 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham	417 yd
The Oaks	Berryfields Road, Birmingham	571 yd
Lodge Lunches	Falcon Lodge Methodist Church, Newdigate Road	630 yd
Falcon Lodge Community Cafe	Lodge Community Hub, Churchill Road	736 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sutton United F C	Hollyfield Road, Birmingham		593 yd
The Anvil Inn	Anvil Inn, Reddicap Heath Road		790 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hollyfield Fish Bar	19 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham	417 yd
Lotus Super Kitchen	19 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham	417 yd
Sweetstuff Desserts	29 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road	723 yd
Falcon's Fish Bar	31 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road	747 yd
Balti Lodge Ltd	15 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road	747 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Stores	21-25 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham		417 yd
Asda Stores Limited	90 Churchill Road, Sutton Trinity		737 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
John Willmott School REDDICAP HEATH ROAD	grass pitches	240 yd
Fairfax School FAIRFAX ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	330 yd
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LABURNUM DRIVE	grass pitches	423 yd
Hollyfield Primary School HOLLYFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	514 yd
Newdigate Playing Field (Closed) Newdigate Road	grass pitches	674 yd
Sutton United Fc HOLLYFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,077 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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