Wheelers Lane is in Kings Heath, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 0SE is located in the Billesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 0SX, B13 0SF, B13 0QG, B13 0QF, B14 7HG, B13 0PX, B13 0NX, B13 0RY, B13 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B13 0SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 B13 0SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 26.1% | 26.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 62.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 37.2% | 52.4% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 8.7% | -12.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 51.7% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.2% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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 | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 60.9% | 52.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 78.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 78.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 78.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.4% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 2.1% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheelers Lane was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheelers Lane has the 54th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 1159th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Wheelers Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-07-01 | £535,533 |
| 51 Wheelers Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £396,450 | 2020-01-20 | £516,462 |
| 55 Wheelers Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £245,820 | 2012-03-23 | £444,925 |
| 53 Wheelers Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2010-12-10 | £535,250 |
| 57 Wheelers Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1995-09-12 | £443,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Chicken | 77-79 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 604 yd | |
| Kings Heath Boys | Kings Heath Boys School, Hollybank Road | 688 yd | |
| Gorilla Coffee | 1A-1B Drayton Road, Birmingham | 702 yd | |
| TIFFINGUYS | 2 Drayton Road, Birmingham | 715 yd | |
| Moroccan Givings | 28 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavillion | Pavilions, 229 Alcester Road South | 483 yd | |
| Moseley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South | 483 yd | |
| Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club | Kings Heath Cricket Club, 247 Alcester Road South | 483 yd | |
| Loyal Caledonian Corks | 225 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 483 yd | |
| KH Bar Services Ltd | 261 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marino's Pizza | 299A Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 726 yd | |
| HCF Chinese Takeaway | 299 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 726 yd | |
| Lucky House | 23 Hollybank Road, Birmingham | 890 yd | |
| Golden Bamboo | 296 Haunch Lane, Birmingham | 935 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 300 Haunch Lane, Birmingham | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | 38 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 632 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 287-289 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 726 yd | |
| JSV Express | 282 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 763 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Scotts Corner, 10 Institute Road | 848 yd | |
| Lidl | 20 Silver Street, Birmingham | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College (Closed) Wheelers Lane | 101 yd | |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College WHEELERS LANE | 280 yd | |
| King'S Heath Cricket And Sports Club ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kings Heath) ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Transport Stadium STADIUM CLUB SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE STADIUM CLUB SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE WHEELERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Kings Heath School KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL HOLLYBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Kings Heath Boys School KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL HOLLYBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Sports Centre INSTITUTE ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Moseley Rugby Club Stp WHEELERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Moseley Golf Club MOSELEY GOLF CLUB MOSELEY GOLF CLUB SPRINGFIELD ROAD | golf | 861 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.