The Datum Report

Parliamentary constituency

Sutton Coldfield

What is distinctive here

These moved unusually against comparable areas, and did not simply move with them. A change shared with everywhere else is a fact about the country, not this place.

MeasurePeriodValueChangeAgainst peers
Claimant count August 2026 1,600 +80 in the top 7% of 650
% of economically inactive retired Apr 2025-Mar 2026 35.5% +9.8 in the top 8% of 469

By subject

Every figure published for Sutton Coldfield. Open a subject to see them, each with its history and its source. Where a producer splits the area into many categories, those sit behind a further disclosure.

Labour market 11
9.0%
3.68.914.22021-09-30: 13.22021-12-31: 11.72022-03-31: 8.52022-06-30: 7.12022-09-30: 82022-12-31: 7.42023-03-31: 6.82023-06-30: 6.12023-09-30: 4.82023-12-31: 6.22024-03-31: 5.32024-06-30: 6.92024-09-30: 9.72024-12-31: 7.62025-03-31: 8.92025-06-30: 6.62025-09-30: 4.62025-12-31: 7.32026-03-31: 9 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 4.6 to 13.2 · axis starts at 3.6

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026

Employment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
82.8%
75.082.389.62021-09-30: 76.42021-12-31: 80.52022-03-31: 84.52022-06-30: 83.22022-09-30: 81.62022-12-31: 80.92023-03-31: 81.12023-06-30: 84.42023-09-30: 83.92023-12-31: 81.22024-03-31: 78.42024-06-30: 79.52024-09-30: 82.72024-12-31: 85.42025-03-31: 83.92025-06-30: 87.22025-09-30: 88.22025-12-31: 832026-03-31: 82.8 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 76.4 to 88.2 · axis starts at 75.0

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±7.6, basis not documented by the producer

Unemployment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
—
2.13.14.22021-09-30: 42022-09-30: 2.52022-12-31: 2.82023-03-31: 2.42023-06-30: 2.32025-06-30: 2.8 2021-09 2025-06
6 monthly readings · 2.3 to 4 · axis starts at 2.1

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
13 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

16.2%
8.915.221.62021-09-30: 20.42021-12-31: 17.82022-03-31: 152022-06-30: 15.92022-09-30: 16.32022-12-31: 16.82023-03-31: 16.92023-06-30: 13.72023-09-30: 14.22023-12-31: 16.92024-03-31: 19.52024-06-30: 19.52024-09-30: 16.22024-12-31: 12.92025-03-31: 14.22025-06-30: 10.32025-09-30: 10.12025-12-31: 162026-03-31: 16.2 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 10.1 to 20.4 · axis starts at 8.9

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±7.4, basis not documented by the producer

Claimant count
August 2026
1,600
1,1851,5451,9052021-09-30: 1,8352021-10-31: 1,7852021-11-30: 1,7202021-12-31: 1,6252022-01-31: 1,5252022-02-28: 1,5202022-03-31: 1,5252022-04-30: 1,4402022-05-31: 1,3652022-06-30: 1,3452022-07-31: 1,3452022-08-31: 1,3452022-09-30: 1,3402022-10-31: 1,3052022-11-30: 1,2752022-12-31: 1,2852023-01-31: 1,2552023-02-28: 1,2652023-03-31: 1,2752023-04-30: 1,3002023-05-31: 1,3202023-06-30: 1,3202023-07-31: 1,3102023-08-31: 1,3052023-09-30: 1,3152023-10-31: 1,3052023-11-30: 1,2952023-12-31: 1,3152024-01-31: 1,3352024-02-29: 1,3352024-03-31: 1,3852024-04-30: 1,3702024-05-31: 1,3702024-06-30: 1,3952024-07-31: 1,4802024-08-31: 1,5052024-09-30: 1,5202024-10-31: 1,5652024-11-30: 1,5402024-12-31: 1,5352025-01-31: 1,5152025-02-28: 1,6052025-03-31: 1,5652025-04-30: 1,5302025-05-31: 1,5002025-06-30: 1,5502025-07-31: 1,5202025-08-31: 1,5152025-09-30: 1,5202025-10-31: 1,5552025-11-30: 1,5452025-12-31: 1,5352026-01-31: 1,5202026-02-28: 1,5302026-03-31: 1,5702026-04-30: 1,5552026-05-31: 1,5652026-06-30: 1,5402026-07-31: 1,5202026-08-31: 1,600 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 1,255 to 1,835 · axis starts at 1,185

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

2.9%
2.12.73.32021-09-30: 3.22021-10-31: 3.12021-11-30: 32021-12-31: 2.92022-01-31: 2.72022-02-28: 2.72022-03-31: 2.72022-04-30: 2.62022-05-31: 2.42022-06-30: 2.42022-07-31: 2.42022-08-31: 2.42022-09-30: 2.42022-10-31: 2.32022-11-30: 2.32022-12-31: 2.32023-01-31: 2.22023-02-28: 2.32023-03-31: 2.32023-04-30: 2.32023-05-31: 2.42023-06-30: 2.32023-07-31: 2.32023-08-31: 2.32023-09-30: 2.32023-10-31: 2.32023-11-30: 2.32023-12-31: 2.32024-01-31: 2.42024-02-29: 2.42024-03-31: 2.52024-04-30: 2.52024-05-31: 2.52024-06-30: 2.52024-07-31: 2.72024-08-31: 2.72024-09-30: 2.72024-10-31: 2.82024-11-30: 2.82024-12-31: 2.72025-01-31: 2.72025-02-28: 2.92025-03-31: 2.82025-04-30: 2.72025-05-31: 2.72025-06-30: 2.82025-07-31: 2.72025-08-31: 2.72025-09-30: 2.72025-10-31: 2.82025-11-30: 2.82025-12-31: 2.82026-01-31: 2.72026-02-28: 2.72026-03-31: 2.82026-04-30: 2.82026-05-31: 2.82026-06-30: 2.82026-07-31: 2.72026-08-31: 2.9 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 2.2 to 3.2 · axis starts at 2.1

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

% of economically inactive 5
—

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
19 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

—
17.122.127.12021-09-30: 26.12022-06-30: 21.12022-09-30: 21.12022-12-31: 22.82023-03-31: 21.72024-06-30: 18.12024-09-30: 20.4 2021-09 2024-09
7 monthly readings · 18.1 to 26.1 · axis starts at 17.1

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
12 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

—
2.228.955.62021-09-30: 7.42021-12-31: 15.32022-03-31: 152022-06-30: 17.12022-09-30: 17.92022-12-31: 21.32023-03-31: 29.62023-06-30: 31.42023-09-30: 50.42023-12-31: 39.22024-03-31: 32.42024-06-30: 26.3 2021-09 2024-06
12 monthly readings · 7.4 to 50.4 · axis starts at 2.2

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
7 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

35.5%
10.024.138.22021-09-30: 13.82021-12-31: 16.82022-03-31: 16.82022-06-30: 12.72022-09-30: 21.42022-12-31: 21.32023-03-31: 14.32023-06-30: 23.62023-09-30: 17.62023-12-31: 18.52024-03-31: 25.62024-06-30: 18.12024-09-30: 20.72024-12-31: 15.12025-03-31: 19.72025-12-31: 25.72026-03-31: 35.5 2021-09 2026-03
17 monthly readings · 12.7 to 35.5 · axis starts at 10.0

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
2 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

48.9%
12.332.552.82021-09-30: 38.12021-12-31: 38.82022-03-31: 43.92022-06-30: 282022-09-30: 20.22022-12-31: 16.22023-03-31: 16.92023-06-30: 30.72024-03-31: 25.22024-06-30: 29.22024-09-30: 30.92024-12-31: 48.82025-03-31: 34.52025-06-30: 41.22025-09-30: 44.92025-12-31: 48.22026-03-31: 48.9 2021-09 2026-03
17 monthly readings · 16.2 to 48.9 · axis starts at 12.3

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
2 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

Pay 2
9.422.234.910th10th · 2023-04-30: £11.8410th · 2024-04-30: £12.9510th · 2025-04-30: £13.7925th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.7825th · 2024-04-30: £16.8125th · 2025-04-30: £17.15MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £19.25Median · 2024-04-30: £21.33Median · 2025-04-30: £21.9875th75th · 2023-04-30: £28.0975th · 2024-04-30: £32.4775th · 2025-04-30: £31.62 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.4
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.79£17.15£21.98£31.62—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - resident analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 4.1%

9.818.527.210th10th · 2023-04-30: £11.4810th · 2024-04-30: £11.8110th · 2025-04-30: £12.5025th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.4725th · 2024-04-30: £13.1425th · 2025-04-30: £13.86MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £17.23Median · 2024-04-30: £17.02Median · 2025-04-30: £19.0675th75th · 2024-04-30: £22.8975th · 2025-04-30: £25.52 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.8
10th25thMedian75th90th
£12.50£13.86£19.06£25.52—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - workplace analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 1.5%

Business 11
Businesses
2025
3,890

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises, published 14 October 2025

3,190

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

195

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

10

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

5

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

80

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

10

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

385

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

25

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

0

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

4,440

ONS, UK Business Counts - local units, published 14 October 2025

Broken down further 88

One breakdown with many categories. These are never ranked against other areas: a comparison that pools thousands of rows into one peer set produces rankings that mean nothing.

MeasureLatestPeriod
01 : Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities 15 2024
02 : Forestry and logging 0 2024
03 : Fishing and aquaculture 0 2024
05 : Mining of coal and lignite 0 2024
06 : Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas 0 2024
07 : Mining of metal ores 0 2024
08 : Other mining and quarrying 0 2024
09 : Mining support service activities 0 2024
10 : Manufacture of food products 40 2024
11 : Manufacture of beverages 0 2024
12 : Manufacture of tobacco products 0 2024
13 : Manufacture of textiles 0 2024
14 : Manufacture of wearing apparel 0 2024
15 : Manufacture of leather and related products 10 2024
16 : Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture;manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials 25 2024
17 : Manufacture of paper and paper products 0 2024
18 : Printing and reproduction of recorded media 40 2024
19 : Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products 0 2024
20 : Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 5 2024
21 : Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 0 2024
22 : Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 300 2024
23 : Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 0 2024
24 : Manufacture of basic metals 10 2024
25 : Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 200 2024
26 : Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 25 2024
27 : Manufacture of electrical equipment 0 2024
28 : Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 25 2024
29 : Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 400 2024
30 : Manufacture of other transport equipment 0 2024
31 : Manufacture of furniture 5 2024
32 : Other manufacturing 35 2024
33 : Repair and installation of machinery and equipment 45 2024
35 : Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 0 2024
36 : Water collection, treatment and supply 400 2024
37 : Sewerage 30 2024
38 : Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery 5 2024
39 : Remediation activities and other waste management services. This division includes the provision of remediation services, i.e. the cleanup of contaminated buildings and sites, soil, surface or ground water. 0 2024
41 : Construction of buildings 450 2024
42 : Civil engineering 35 2024
43 : Specialised construction activities 900 2024
45 : Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 600 2024
46 : Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 1,500 2024
47 : Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 3,500 2024
49 : Land transport and transport via pipelines 350 2024
50 : Water transport 0 2024
51 : Air transport 10 2024
52 : Warehousing and support activities for transportation 3,500 2024
53 : Postal and courier activities 300 2024
55 : Accommodation 450 2024
56 : Food and beverage service activities 2,500 2024
58 : Publishing activities 30 2024
59 : Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities 40 2024
60 : Programming and broadcasting activities 30 2024
61 : Telecommunications 35 2024
62 : Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 400 2024
63 : Information service activities 75 2024
64 : Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding 175 2024
65 : Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security 0 2024
66 : Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities 150 2024
68 : Real estate activities 1,250 2024
69 : Legal and accounting activities 450 2024
70 : Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 1,250 2024
71 : Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 350 2024
72 : Scientific research and development 0 2024
73 : Advertising and market research 100 2024
74 : Other professional, scientific and technical activities 400 2024
75 : Veterinary activities 75 2024
77 : Rental and leasing activities 200 2024
78 : Employment activities 1,000 2024
79 : Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities 75 2024
80 : Security and investigation activities 50 2024
81 : Services to buildings and landscape activities 800 2024
82 : Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 500 2024
84 : Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 250 2024
85 : Education 3,000 2024
86 : Human health activities 4,500 2024
87 : Residential care activities 1,000 2024
88 : Social work activities without accommodation 2,000 2024
90 : Creative, arts and entertainment activities 45 2024
91 : Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities 10 2024
92 : Gambling and betting activities 35 2024
93 : Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities 450 2024
94 : Activities of membership organisations 125 2024
95 : Repair of computers and personal and household goods 10 2024
96 : Other personal service activities 1,500 2024
97 : Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel 0 2024
98 : Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use 0 2024
99 : Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies 0 2024
Skills 6
% with NVQ1+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
91.5%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±6.8, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ2+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
86.4%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±8.3, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ3+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
71.4%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±11.0, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ4+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
58.0%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±12.0, basis not documented by the producer

6.4%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±5.9, basis not documented by the producer

2.1%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022