Area Information for Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ

Poplar Drive in Barnt Green is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Barnt Green & Hopwood ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bromsgrove. This page combines information for the address Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B45 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B45 8NQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Bromsgrove
Ward Barnt Green & Hopwood
Constituency Bromsgrove * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 13 property sales in Poplar Drive, B45 8NQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Hagley and Rubery), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ.

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 13 property sales in Poplar Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 115
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 4
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 139
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 81
Owned with Mortgage 51
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 143

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 31
Two People 51
Three People 28
Four People 21
Five People 4
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 139

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 103
Other Household 3
Total 138

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 95
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 142

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bromsgrove constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 174
Female 172
Total 346

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 20
10-14 18
15-19 20
20-24 11
25-29 13
30-34 6
35-39 21
40-44 23
45-49 19
50-54 23
55-59 24
60-64 35
65-69 25
70-74 18
75-79 19
80-84 14
85+ 19
Total 348

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B45 8NQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 55
Married 185
Separated 3
Divorced 11
Widowed 25
Total 279

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 213
Good 97
Fair 26
Bad 9
Very Bad 2
Total 347

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Poplar Drive and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 66% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 183
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 16
Other 7
Total 278

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 341
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Chinese 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 347

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 327
European Union 14
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East and Asia 3
Total 345

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 327
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 345

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B45 8NQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 21
United Kingdom 310
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 102
Christian 238
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 348

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Barnt Green & Hopwood ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 35% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 87
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 39
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 96
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 0
Total 277

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 44
Professional Occupations 54
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 156

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 108
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 64
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 11
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 10
Total 280

Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ is within the Hagley and Rubery policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Poplar Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Hagley and Rubery
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Barnt Green. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B45 8NQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest railway station is Barnt Green, approximately 390 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barnt Green 390 yards
Alvechurch 1.5 miles
Longbridge 2.3 miles
Northfield 3.3 miles
Bromsgrove 3.8 miles
Kings Norton 4.2 miles
Redditch 4.3 miles
Bournville 5.1 miles
Wythall 5.3 miles
Earlswood (West Midlands) 5.4 miles
Selly Oak 5.9 miles
The Lakes (Warks) 6 miles
Whitlocks End 6.1 miles
Wood End 6.2 miles
University (Birmingham) 6.5 miles
Shirley (West Midlands) 6.7 miles
Yardley Wood 7 miles
Danzey 7.6 miles
Hagley 7.9 miles
Hall Green 7.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest is St Andrew's CofE First School, approximately 70 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Andrew's CofE First School 70 yards
    
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery 1.2 miles
    
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles
    
Blackwell First School 1.4 miles
    
Rednal Hill Infant School 2 miles
    
Rednal Hill Junior School 2 miles
    
Cofton Primary School 2 miles
    
St Columba's Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles
    
St James Catholic Primary School 2.3 miles
    
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest is Alvechurch CofE Middle School, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Alvechurch CofE Middle School 1.2 miles
    
Colmers School and Sixth Form College 2.4 miles
    
Turves Green Boys' School 2.6 miles
    
Waseley Hills High School 2.7 miles
    
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls 2.8 miles
    
Catshill Middle School 3.1 miles
    
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy 3.1 miles
    
North Bromsgrove High School 3.2 miles
    
Parkside Middle School 3.3 miles
    
The Edge Academy 3.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest is Barnt Green Surgery, approximately 420 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barnt Green Surgery 420 yards
Dr Smart CJ 1.4 miles
Cofton Medical Centre 2.2 miles
Leach Heath Medical Centre 2.3 miles
New Road Surgery 2.5 miles
Cornhill Surgery 2.5 miles
Catshill Village Surgery 2.8 miles
Great Park Medical Group 2.9 miles
West Heath Primary Care Centre 2.9 miles
West Heath Surgery 2.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest is Barnt Green Dental, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest is Priory Hospital Barnt Green, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Poplar Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NQ. The nearest is Barnt Green Opticians, approximately 260 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in B45 8NQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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