Water Orton Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B76 9BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	53.7%	-1.8%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	44.5%	46.3%	1.8%	49.0%	-2.7%

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	32.5%	35.5%	3.0%	37.9%	-2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	38.6%	37.2%	-1.4%	44.2%	-7.0%
Separated	1.5%	2.7%	1.2%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	11.2%	17.5%	6.3%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	16.2%	7.1%	-9.1%	6.1%	1.0%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.5%	33.3%	-0.2%	48.4%	-15.1%
Good health	27.1%	36.4%	9.3%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	25.7%	18.2%	-7.5%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	8.3%	7.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	5.5%	4.3%	-1.2%	1.2%	3.1%

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 9BU this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.6%	34.4%	-5.2%	18.2%	16.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	7.1%	-9.1%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	15.3%	3.6%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	2%	6.6%	4.6%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	13.7%	2.0%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	19.7%	4.5%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	3.2%	4.3%	1.1%	1.0%	3.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	6.5%	6.5%	0.9%	5.6%
White	96.3%	85.7%	-10.6%	81.4%	4.3%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	99.5%	91.3%	-8.2%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	0%	3.5%	3.5%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	91.3%	-6.9%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Water Orton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Orton Lane was 149.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.4% higher than the Sutton Walmley & Minworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Water Orton Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Sutton Walmley & Minworth and the 829th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B76 9BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Water Orton Lane are based on 110 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 Water Orton Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for B76 9BU

Average Price
£351,897

Semi-Detached
£265,965

Terraced
£313,456

Detached
£411,820

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Orton Lane

Average Price
£271,914

Semi-Detached
£278,922

Terraced
£292,127

Detached
£497,692

Flats/Maisonettes
£184,753

Other
£165,647

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water Orton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Water Orton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£349,000	2024-06-07	£356,263
4 Water Orton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2020-06-01	£358,300
4A Water Orton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2019-08-22	£348,563
18A Water Orton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2010-10-18	£266,230
6 Water Orton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£249,950	2007-12-18	£420,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B76 9BU

Employment

B76 9BU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B76 9BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	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	2,146 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB	3out of 4	4,934 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Minworth Junior and Infant School Water Orton Lane , Minworth B76 9BU	2out of 4	184 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pegasus Primary Academy Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR	2out of 4	1,306 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB	3out of 4	1,392 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB	4out of 4	1,713 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walmley Infant School Walmley Ash Road , Walmley B76 1JB	3out of 4	1,713 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL	2out of 4	1,345 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF	3out of 4	2,121 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT	3out of 4	3,760 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE	2out of 4	4,175 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY	2out of 4	4,278 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR	3out of 4	1,386 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY	- not rated	2,352 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF	2out of 4	2,409 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD	3out of 4	2,857 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD	1out of 4	2,909 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sportsco Football Club	Wishaw Lane Playing Fields, Wishaw Lane	518 yd
B and M Retail	B And M, Walmley Ash Road	775 yd
Wickes Building Supplies Ltd	Walmley Ash Road, Birmingham	777 yd
Eurest Foodservice	24 Whitmoor Drive, Birmingham	796 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee DT, Minworth Industrial Park	833 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Minworth Social Club And Institute Ltd	Robinsons Way, Birmingham	238 yd
Hare And Hounds	Kingsbury Road, Sutton New Hall	408 yd
Boat	Old Kingsbury Road, Birmingham	506 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
BamTuk	Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road		942 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Asda Stores Ltd, Walmley Ash Road		942 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Midpoint Park (Closed) Water Orton Lane	grass pitches	163 yd
Wishaw Lane WISHAW LANE PLAYING FIELDS WISHAW LANE PLAYING FIELDS WISHAW LANE	grass pitches	509 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	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%

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	55.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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