Cotton Lane is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 9SE 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 Cotton Lane, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 9SL, B13 9PE, B13 9RU, B13 9ES, B13 9PF, B13 9QT, B13 9HU, B13 9PA, B13 9HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B13 9SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 30.9% | 22.5% | -8.4% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 66.4% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 61.5% | 56.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 59.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 25.4% | 27.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 25.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 57.4% | 49.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 80% | 77.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 76.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.5% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 1.3% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 33.1% | 6.5% | 26.6% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Moseley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 81 Cotton Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-11-08 | £245,976 |
| Flat 6 81 Cotton Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-25 | £238,070 |
| 66 Cotton Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-02-16 | £1,392,587 |
| Flat 7 81 Cotton Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-05 | £241,500 |
| 91 Cotton Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2022-04-22 | £206,796 |
B13 9SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B13 9SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Church of England Primary School Oxford Road , Moseley B13 9EH | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Oakland Road , Moseley B13 9DN | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Junior and Infant School Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 2,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,934 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 | 3,491 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Of Moseley | 2C Wake Green Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 420 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts (Moseley) | St. Mary's Row, Birmingham | 554 yd | |
| Restaurant 88 | 88 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 554 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Foodhall | 76 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 554 yd | |
| Breakaway Day Cenetre | 84 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 635 yd | |
| The Elizabeth of York | 12-12A St Marys Row, Birmingham | 740 yd | |
| The Covered Wagon | The Covered Wagon, 298 Yardley Wood Road | 796 yd | |
| The Cuban Embassy | The Bulls Head, 23 St Marys Row | 799 yd | |
| Coach House | 23A St Marys Row, Birmingham | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kebab House | 8 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 740 yd | |
| Flakes | 17 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 799 yd | |
| Subway | 111 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 882 yd | |
| Evergreen | 146 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 888 yd | |
| Raphael | 130 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clean Kilo | 11 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 799 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 150-158 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 888 yd | |
| Somerfield Stores Ltd | 154 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Tennis Club BILLESLEY LANE | tennis courts | 146 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 45.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.0% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.