Grove Lane is in Handsworth, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2HF is located in the Handsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 9LA, B21 9HF, B21 9JY, B21 9HD, B21 9HH, B20 2BZ, B20 2HE, B21 9ED, B21 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 2HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.7% | 52.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 B20 2HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 42.5% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 38.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 42.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 B20 2HF this area, 37.8% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 37.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 11.6% | 5.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.1% 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 | 13.1% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 20.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 16.1% | 21% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 17.9% |
| Pakistani | 22.3% | 19.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.6% | 10.8% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -74.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 50.5% | 54.3% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.4% | 31% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 25.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 5.5% | -4.9% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.2% | 54.3% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 37.8% | 36.3% | 9.8% | 28.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 0.5% | -9.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 3.1% | -29.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 11% | 1.2% | 9.8% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 15.2% | 46.2% | -31.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 48.8% | 6.5% | 42.3% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Lane was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 861st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2015-04-08 | £261,389 |
| 121 Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2001-03-14 | £182,370 |
| 117 Grove Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2001-02-12 | £226,675 |
B20 2HF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B20 2HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wellbeing Centre | Handsworth Leisure Centre, Holly Road | 300 yd | |
| Lawa's Food | 44 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 395 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 48 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 395 yd | |
| Sara Restaurant | 19-21 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 533 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 146 Soho Road, Birmingham | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 598 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 610 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 692 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thieng Le | 93A Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 117 yd | |
| Smash & Ice | 110 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 176 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Bar | 98 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 218 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Shop | Flat, 98 Grove Lane | 218 yd | |
| Chicken.Com | 156 Soho Road, Birmingham | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 135 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 597 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 610 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 653 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 116 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 423 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 779 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 931 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.