Metchley Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 0NH 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 0NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 2ST, B15 2SX, B17 0NW, B17 0NG, B17 0PS, B15 2SH, B15 2SL, B17 0PR, B17 0NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B17 0NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 53.6% | 52.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 0NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 64.2% | 60% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 31% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 56.7% | 68% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 19.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 23.5% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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 0NH this area, 8% 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.9% | 64.8% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 63.6% | 45.2% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 67% | 56.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 21.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 56.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 17.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 4.7% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metchley Lane was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Metchley Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Edgbaston and the 1214th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-10 | £221,312 |
| 197 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-31 | £253,258 |
| 199 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-08-13 | £277,960 |
| 191 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-06-25 | £419,220 |
| 187 Metchley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-07-01 | £284,047 |
B17 0NH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B17 0NH 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 75 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 1,077 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 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill Primary School Water Mill Close , Selly Oak B29 6TS | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Junior School Old Church Road , B17 0BE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Infant and Nursery School Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 2,611 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 | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 4,926 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 | 3,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Birmingham Chancellors Court , Edgbaston B15 2TT | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston School 22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UB | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Shack | 529 Harborne Park Road, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Smoffee Ltd | 323 Harborne Lane, Harborne | 201 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way | 277 yd | |
| RVS Coffee Shop | Birmingham Womens Hospital, Metchley Park Road | 536 yd | |
| The Clock Tower | University Hospital Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Fox Bar & Grill | Copper Fox, 156 Quinton Road | 899 yd | |
| Circo Bar | First Floor, 580-582 Bristol Road | 983 yd | |
| The Goose Selly Oak | The Goose At The Ovp, 561 Bristol Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Bristol Pear | 676 Bristol Road, Selly Oak | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Castle | 313 Harborne Lane, Harborne | 218 yd | |
| Jade House | 335 Harborne Lane, Harborne | 218 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 313 Harborne Lane, Harborne | 218 yd | |
| Greggs | 9-10 Selly Oak Shopping Park, Aston Webb Boulevard | 750 yd | |
| Balti 2000 | 101 Grove Lane, Harborne | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 19 Selly Oak Shopping Park, Aston Webb Boulevard | 911 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 637 Bristol Road | 969 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 576-588 Bristol Road, Selly Oak | 1,019 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 1 Battery Retail Park, Chapel lane | 1,029 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza 6 | Brook Studios, 536 Bristol Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournville Rugby Football Club UNIVERSITY RAIL STATION UNIVERSITY RAIL STATION VINCENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| University Of Birmingham (360 Sport And Fitness Complex) (Closed) UNIVERSITY RAIL STATION UNIVERSITY RAIL STATION VINCENT DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| University Of Birmingham (Metchley Lane Pitches) METCHLEY PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Morris Centre Club QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL HOSPITAL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 881 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.