Stoney Lane is in Balsall Heath, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8AJ is located in the Sparkhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stoney Lane, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8HB, B11 4PT, B12 8RS, B12 8HE, B12 8AQ, B12 8AH, B12 8RT, B11 4PL, B12 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B12 8AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 B12 8AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 41.2% | 37.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 54.3% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 39.6% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.9% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 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 B12 8AJ this area, 38.1% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 38.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 17% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 9% | 2.6% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 64.6% | 66% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 63.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -78.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 51.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 51.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.9% | 35.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 30.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 51.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 29.1% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 5.9% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.3% | 37.2% | -36.9% |
| Christian | 5.4% | 46.2% | -40.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 89.3% | 6.5% | 82.8% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoney Lane was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoney Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the 1274th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 - 150 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2022-01-18 | £36,250 |
| 144 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-05-14 | £78,653 |
| 144 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2014-12-02 | £67,536 |
| 144 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-07-27 | £252,532 |
| 144 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2003-09-05 | £186,115 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 634 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen | 144 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 2 yd | |
| Al Faisals | 136-140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 59 yd | |
| Savanah Restaurant | 148-150 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 125 yd | |
| Bun & grill ltd | 90 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 281 yd | |
| Fusion with A Twist | 102 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 512 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 732 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 956 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 130 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 84 yd | |
| The Cluster Kitchen | Rear of 104 Stoney Lane, Birmingham | 221 yd | |
| Grill & Thrill | 250 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| Slam | 270-272 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 249 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 281 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 470 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 535 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 399 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 1,071 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 | 80.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.