Holly Lane is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9JP 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 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9JR, B24 9JG, B24 9JA, B24 9EU, B24 9JQ, B24 9JB, B24 0DG, B24 9EY, B24 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B24 9JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 54.5% | 48.9% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 51.1% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 37% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 39.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 36.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 19.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.7% | 23.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 31% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.2% | 73% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 91.7% | 82% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 82.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.4% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Lane was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Holly Lane has the lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 12th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 - 97 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-02-29 | £441,921 |
| 53 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-29 | £220,923 |
| 107 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-08-10 | £297,425 |
| 55 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-06-29 | £178,039 |
| 61 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-04-07 | £471,616 |
B24 9JP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B24 9JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,263 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | - not rated | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget Primary School Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,566 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 | 390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Special School Marsh Hill , B23 7EY | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Fish Bar | 5 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 493 yd | |
| Birmingham City Council | Erdington Library, Orphanage Road | 493 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 High Street, Erdington | 505 yd | |
| Oikos Cafe | 58 High Street, Erdington | 505 yd | |
| Caribbean Hideaway | 46-46A High Street, Erdington | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | 93 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 266 yd | |
| The Pheasant Plucker | 52 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 268 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 15 High Street | 513 yd | |
| St Thomas' Association | 31A Station Road, Erdington | 636 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Delight | 6 Edwards Road, Erdington | 433 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 11 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 493 yd | |
| Sweet Stuff | 9 Orphanage Road, Erdington | 493 yd | |
| KFC | 42 High Street, Erdington | 505 yd | |
| Wok Express | 13 Station Road, Erdington | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Superstore, 60-88 High Street | 701 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 701 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 728 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 741 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.