Marsh Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 6HY is located in the Stockland Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 6PL, B23 6PN, B23 6EZ, B23 6PG, B23 6JT, B23 6JA, B23 6JR, B23 6PH, B23 6PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B23 6HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.8% | 37.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 42.3% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 37.7% | 46.4% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 23.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.6% | 61.7% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 88.1% | 75.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 76.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.4% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Lane was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh Lane has the 79th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 1443rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-12-19 | £212,507 |
| 125 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-01-26 | £211,435 |
| 115 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-07-28 | £197,077 |
| 103 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-07-20 | £208,142 |
| 119 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-03-17 | £185,576 |
B23 6HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School Glenville Drive , B23 6PR | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath Streetly Road , Erdington B23 5JP | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicacy | 4 Short Heath Road, Birmingham | 374 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, 93 Station Road | 458 yd | |
| Cerbul De Aur | 58-64 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 493 yd | |
| Bzurger | 77 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 561 yd | |
| Patrick's Caribbean Restaurant | 40 Station Road, Erdington | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 1 Marsh Lane | 269 yd | |
| Red Lion | Station Road, Erdington | 458 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 573 yd | |
| St Thomas' Association | 31A Station Road, Erdington | 760 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China chef chinese take away | 135 Short Heath Road, Birmingham | 252 yd | |
| Simple Chinese Takeaway Ltd | 46 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 342 yd | |
| Fung Wong Takeaway | 2 South Road, Stockland Green | 433 yd | |
| Tyler's Kitchen | 61 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 557 yd | |
| Mayflower | 67 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 705 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 774 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 856 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 856 yd | |
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.