Stoney Lane is in Balsall Heath, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8AR is located in the Moseley 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 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8AN, B12 8AY, B12 8AS, B12 8BG, B12 8AW, B12 8AX, B12 8BE, B12 8AU, B12 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 8AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 48.6% | 54.6% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 45.4% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 37.4% | 40.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 46.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 53.9% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8AR this area, 36.8% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 36.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 15.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 14.4% | 7.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 13.2% | 1.1% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.5% 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 | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 52.8% | 42.9% | -9.9% | 2.7% | 40.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -74.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 17.5% | 21.1% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 20.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 56.4% | 50.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.1% | 31.1% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 50.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 30.8% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 4.9% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.5% | 37.2% | -34.7% |
| Christian | 12% | 46.2% | -34.2% |
| Muslim | 76.2% | 6.5% | 69.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoney Lane was 194.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoney Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 517th highest crime rate of 3,059 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £112,295 | 2023-06-20 | £119,844 |
| 257 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-10-25 | £163,286 |
| 259 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2002-03-22 | £250,472 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Stoney Lane, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8AR has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Stoney Lane, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8AR has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 626 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 | 766 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,951 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 | 2,378 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,288 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 | 372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Girls Secondary School 21 Shakespeare Street , Sparkhill B11 4RU | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 263 yd | |
| Al Faisals | 136-140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 320 yd | |
| Kumo | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 352 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 398 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 357 yd | |
| Mr T's | 354-356 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 758 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 853 yd | |
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 937 yd | |
| The Patrick Kavanagh | The Patrick Kavanagh, 142 Trafalgar Road | 1,045 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griller | 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham | 324 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 130 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 346 yd | |
| NaughTEA Boba | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 352 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 374 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | The Brighton, Ladypool Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 32 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 542 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 577 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 709 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.