Shottery Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 2WS 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 Shottery Close, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 2RX, B76 2QF, B76 2RL, B76 2QB, B76 2QE, B76 2RD, B76 2QG, B76 2QD, B76 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B76 2WS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2WS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 18.8% | 32.3% | 13.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 51.4% | -14.9% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 53.3% | 56.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2WS this area, 9.7% 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 | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 39.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.5% | 92.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 91.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shottery Close was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shottery Close has the 51st lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 640th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shottery Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-06-23 | £527,863 |
| 2 Shottery Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-06-15 | £453,833 |
| 10 Shottery Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-05-02 | £531,183 |
| 8 Shottery Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-12-18 | £593,790 |
| 4 Shottery Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2014-07-31 | £504,997 |
B76 2WS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England Primary School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanery CofE Infant School Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD | - not rated | 232 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 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Sutton School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 3,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Cappuccino | Walmley Social Club, Fox Hollies Road | 303 yd | |
| Walmley Library | Walmley Branch Library, Walmley Road | 553 yd | |
| Munchies of Sutton | 37 Walmley Ash Road, Birmingham | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club | Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, Sutton Coldfield Recre, 160 Walmley Road | 252 yd | |
| Fox Inn | Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 553 yd | |
| The Oak | Oak N Ash, 86 Calder Drive | 663 yd | |
| Walmley Cricket Club | Eldon Drive, Birmingham | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace | 7, Berkeley House | 506 yd | |
| Suttons Fish Bar | 42 Walmley Road, Sutton New Hall | 561 yd | |
| Walmley Fish and Chip Deli Takeaway | 11 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 4 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 644 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 92 Calder Drive, Birmingham | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Rugby Club (Birmingham) WALMLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 135 yd |
| Deanery C Of E Primary School FOX HOLLIES ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Walmley Social Club FOX HOLLIES ROAD | 426 yd | |
| John Findlay Memorial Ground ELDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.