Metchley Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 0HT is located in the Harborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Metchley Lane, Birmingham, B17 0HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 0HS, B17 0HQ, B17 0HL, B17 9NE, B17 9NB, B17 9BF, B17 9NJ, B15 2PN, B17 9NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B17 0HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 56.9% | 52.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 43.1% | 47.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B17 0HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.5% | 46.5% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 37.8% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 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 (89.3%) 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 | 60.4% | 58.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 30.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around B17 0HT this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.1% | 69.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 83% | 73.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 87.4% | 80.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 80.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metchley Lane was 332.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.1% higher than the Harborne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Metchley Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Harborne and the 186th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 Auden Court, 33 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-21 | £193,650 |
| 79 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-12-18 | £439,564 |
| 23 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-09-03 | £283,726 |
| 29 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2023-03-31 | £578,209 |
| 55 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-08-12 | £506,847 |
B17 0HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B17 0HT 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Education | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Primary School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Mill Primary School Water Mill Close , Selly Oak B29 6TS | 2out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Monkey Harborne | 42 High Street, Harborne | 113 yd | |
| evoke coffee | 48-50 High Street, Harborne | 118 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | Boston Tea Party, The School Yard, 106 High Street | 138 yd | |
| BARSANA | 69 High Street, Harborne | 174 yd | |
| P and M Restaurant | 73 High Street, Harborne | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | The Green Man, 2-4 High Street | 113 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse, 2 York Street | 185 yd | |
| The Plough | 21-23 High Street, Harborne | 231 yd | |
| Harborne Stores Public House | 109-111 High Street, Harborne | 340 yd | |
| The Slug & Lettuce | 186-196 High Street, Harborne | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Takeaway | 104 High Street, Harborne | 134 yd | |
| Greggs | 83 High Street, Harborne | 218 yd | |
| Wok Chi | 135 High Street, Harborne | 340 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza & Grill | 180 High Street, Harborne | 382 yd | |
| Sunshine | 287 High Street, Harborne | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 28-40 High Street, Harborne | 113 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 88-96 High Street, Harborne | 134 yd | |
| Iceland | 61 High Street, Harborne | 174 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 77A-79A High Street, Harborne | 218 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 210 High Street, Harborne | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School METCHLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| University Of Birmingham (Metchley Lane Pitches) METCHLEY PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Harborne Academy HARBORNE ROAD | 530 yd | |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Morris Centre Club QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL HOSPITAL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| The Circle Tennis Club The Circle | tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Richmond Hill (Closed) Richmond Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| West House School Playing Fields ORMSBY COURT ORMSBY COURT RICHMOND HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.