Gravelly Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 5SR is located in the Erdington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 5SU, B23 5RF, B23 5ST, B23 5SS, B23 5WJ, B23 5SF, B23 5PW, B23 5PN, B23 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 5SR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 40% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 34.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 42.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 28.9% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 17% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 B23 5SR this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 28.4% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 8% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 29.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.4% | 73.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 88.7% | 87.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 87.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravelly Lane was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gravelly Lane has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 900th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,250 | 2025-02-13 | £67,523 |
| 301 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-06-28 | £130,495 |
| Garage 3 293 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-01-26 | £175,668 |
| 291 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-01-26 | £176,409 |
| 311 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2022-06-28 | £121,401 |
B23 5SR 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Primary School Glenville Drive , B23 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Restaurant | 28 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 161 yd | |
| Pane & Vino | 170 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 265 yd | |
| Restaurant 184 | 184 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 284 yd | |
| SHAPLA | 189 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 290 yd | |
| Roselea Day Centre | St Margarets Church Centre, Jarvis Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEY MACS PHS LTD | The Rose And Crown, 294 Gravelly Lane | 68 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 180 yd | |
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 570 yd | |
| Red Lion | Station Road, Erdington | 686 yd | |
| St Thomas' Association | 31A Station Road, Erdington | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honeypot Jamaican Takeaway | 181 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 290 yd | |
| Gravelly Chippy | 193 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 294 yd | |
| Yau | 367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 499 yd | |
| Pizza e Pasta | 374 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 544 yd | |
| Chester House Chinese Takeaway | 706 Chester Road, Erdington | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans for Everyone | 177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 618 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative | 443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 894 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 346 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 899 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 927 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.