Canalside Cottages is in Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield and in North Warwickshire district. B76 9JE is located in the Curdworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canalside Cottages, Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B76 9JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 24.4% | 29% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 54.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 52.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 14.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.2% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 31.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canalside Cottages was 337.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.9% higher than the Curdworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canalside Cottages has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Curdworth and the 5th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 Canalside Cottages, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-06-14 | £213,737 |
| 255 Canalside Cottages, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 1995-12-08 | £386,242 |
| 255 Canalside Cottages, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1995-03-31 | £195,165 |
B76 9JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9JE 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Primary School Bromage Avenue , Kingsbury B78 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Curdworth Primary School Farthing Lane , Curdworth B76 9HF | 3out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Drayton Lane , Drayton Bassett B78 3TX | 3out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dosthill Primary School High Street , Dosthill B77 1LQ | 1out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL | 3out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill House School Riverside Studios, Coventry Road , B78 2NP | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 5,189 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary Tea Rooms | Childrens Farm Bodymoor Heath Lane, Bodymoor Heath | 703 yd | |
| Kingsbury Jet Bike Centre | Kingsbury Water Park Bodymoor Heath Lane, Bodymoor Heath | 728 yd | |
| The Old Barn Coffee Shop | Kingsbury Water Park Bodymoor Heath Lane, Bodymoor Heath | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Doublet | Dog And Doublet Inn Dog Lane | 191 yd | |
| Midlands Hydroplane Club Ltd | Kingsbury Water Park Bodymoor Heath Lane, Bodymoor Heath | 728 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.