Marsh Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 6PL 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 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 6HY, B23 6PN, B23 6PG, B23 6EZ, B23 6PB, B23 6PH, B23 6PJ, B23 6EY, B23 6JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B23 6PL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-26 | £229,975 |
| 122 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-07 | £253,173 |
| 124 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-30 | £252,244 |
| 132 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-08-03 | £173,568 |
| 118 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2017-10-12 | £220,044 |
B23 6PL 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 | 626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,147 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 | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath Streetly Road , Erdington B23 5JP | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,445 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 | 4,747 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,031 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 | 579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 1,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicacy | 4 Short Heath Road, Birmingham | 353 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, 93 Station Road | 436 yd | |
| Cerbul De Aur | 58-64 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 458 yd | |
| Patrick's Caribbean Restaurant | 40 Station Road, Erdington | 539 yd | |
| Teddylicious Erdington | 42 Station Road, Erdington | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 1 Marsh Lane | 246 yd | |
| Red Lion | Station Road, Erdington | 436 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 502 yd | |
| St Thomas' Association | 31A Station Road, Erdington | 721 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Chinese Takeaway Ltd | 46 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 308 yd | |
| China chef chinese take away | 135 Short Heath Road, Birmingham | 313 yd | |
| Fung Wong Takeaway | 2 South Road, Stockland Green | 364 yd | |
| Tyler's Kitchen | 61 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 528 yd | |
| UK Chicken Fries | 57 Station Road, Erdington | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 647 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 703 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 783 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 783 yd | |
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.