Hermitage Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 2XE is located in the Sutton Walmley & Minworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermitage Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 2XF, B76 2UP, B76 2TU, B76 2UH, B76 2UG, B76 2UW, B76 2SP, B76 2UY, B76 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B76 2XE 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 2XE 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Drive 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.
Hermitage Drive 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Hermitage Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2025-02-14 | £35,245 |
| 49 Hermitage Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2025-01-31 | £337,335 |
| 53 Hermitage Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-15 | £240,000 |
| 54 Hermitage Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-10-24 | £245,811 |
| 56 Hermitage Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-25 | £259,652 |
B76 2XE 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 2XE 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,799 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 | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hall Primary School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | 2out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maney Hill Primary School Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 4,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 391 yd | |
| Pesto | 20 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 526 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 616 yd | |
| Lodge Lunches | Falcon Lodge Methodist Church, Newdigate Road | 656 yd | |
| Pizza Lodge | 5 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anvil Inn | Anvil Inn, Reddicap Heath Road | 687 yd | |
| Sutton United F C | Hollyfield Road, Birmingham | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyfield Fish Bar | 19 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 616 yd | |
| Lotus Super Kitchen | 19 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 616 yd | |
| Sweetstuff Desserts | 29 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 766 yd | |
| Falcon's Fish Bar | 31 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 781 yd | |
| Balti Lodge Ltd | 15 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores | 21-25 Hollyfield Road South, Birmingham | 616 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | 90 Churchill Road, Sutton Trinity | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LABURNUM DRIVE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| John Willmott School REDDICAP HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Fairfax School FAIRFAX ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Newdigate Playing Field (Closed) Newdigate Road | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Hollyfield Primary School HOLLYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Sutton United Fc HOLLYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.