Holly Lane is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9JN 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 Holly Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9JL, B24 9JS, B24 9JQ, B23 6QJ, B24 9JG, B23 6QH, B24 9HX, B24 0AJ, B24 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B24 9JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 49.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 35.8% | 40.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 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 | 43.1% | 48.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 12.7% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% | 23.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 67.1% | 53.8% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 85.9% | 75% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 74.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 1.1% | -19.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 25.5% | 6.5% | 19.0% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Lane was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 654th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-13 | £238,815 |
| 27 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-08 | £410,710 |
| 21 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-12-18 | £529,952 |
| 23 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-07 | £500,510 |
| 47 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2015-08-28 | £438,620 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,188 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 | 130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 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 | 264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,795 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 | 251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 2,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 34 High Street, Erdington | 418 yd | |
| Oikos Cafe | 58 High Street, Erdington | 418 yd | |
| Captains Fish Bar | 5 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 448 yd | |
| Birmingham City Council | Erdington Library, Orphanage Road | 448 yd | |
| Caribbean Hideaway | 46-46A High Street, Erdington | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Plucker | 52 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 190 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 93 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 250 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 15 High Street | 381 yd | |
| St Thomas' Association | 31A Station Road, Erdington | 486 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Delight | 6 Edwards Road, Erdington | 332 yd | |
| KFC | 42 High Street, Erdington | 418 yd | |
| Sweet Stuff | 9 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 448 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 11 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 448 yd | |
| Wok Express | 13 Station Road, Erdington | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 664 yd | |
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 701 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 702 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 739 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative | 443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 293.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.