Holly Lane is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9LN is located in the Pype Hayes 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 9LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9LU, B24 9LR, B24 9LP, B24 0JT, B24 9LT, B24 9LS, B24 9LE, B24 0LD, B24 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B24 9LN is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 50% | 46.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50% | 53.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B24 9LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 42.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 34.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 34.1% | 33.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36.5% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 16.6% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 B24 9LN this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 34.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 21.8% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 76.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 89% | 80.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 80.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.2% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 1.1% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bromford & Hodge Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-03-07 | £203,733 |
| 334 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-13 | £160,576 |
| 336 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-01-19 | £159,470 |
| 324 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-10-14 | £287,386 |
| 358 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-06-29 | £269,894 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9ND | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget Primary School Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP | 2out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Junior School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Infant School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 2out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,697 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 | 1,315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 2,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyfields Conference and Sports Ce | Hollyfield Centre Club, Woodacre Road | 323 yd | |
| Marlos Desserts | 630 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 378 yd | |
| Cafe 600 | 600 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 379 yd | |
| Kingsbury Cafe | 988 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 402 yd | |
| The Greek Meat | 636 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 1069 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Fish Bar | 590 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 350 yd | |
| Ahmeds Spice | 594 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 379 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 614 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 379 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, 634 Kingsbury Road | 379 yd | |
| Pita Way | 636 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 402 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 324 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Tyburn Recreation Ground (Closed) Egerton Road | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Sorrel Park EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.