Holly Lane is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9LY 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 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9LP, B24 9PJ, B24 9LX, B24 9ND, B24 9LU, B24 9NP, B24 9PH, B24 9LT, B24 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B24 9LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.3% | 52.3% | 10.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 57.7% | 47.7% | -10.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 36.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 37.5% | 43.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 16.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 9LY this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 32.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81% | 72.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 84.6% | 86% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 86.3% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.8% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Lane was 533.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 335.9% higher than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 74th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 115.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 544 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-11-01 | £370,733 |
| 508A Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-11-24 | £59,074 |
| 536 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-24 | £333,870 |
| 520 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-17 | £271,269 |
| 544 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-09 | £384,736 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,685 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 | 204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9ND | - not rated | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Primary School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Junior School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget Primary School Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 5,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne Centre Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA | - not rated | 912 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , Erdington B24 8BL | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlos Desserts | 630 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 147 yd | |
| Cafe 600 | 600 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 147 yd | |
| The Greek Meat | 636 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 191 yd | |
| Kingsbury Cafe | 988 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 264 yd | |
| Freak Burger | 992a Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 1069 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 641 yd | |
| Lad in The Lane | The Lad In The Lane, 22 Bromford Lane | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Fish Bar | 590 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 116 yd | |
| Ahmeds Spice | 594 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 147 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 614 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 147 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, 634 Kingsbury Road | 147 yd | |
| Pita Way | 636 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 191 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Tyburn Recreation Ground (Closed) Egerton Road | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Sorrel Park EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Yenton Playing Field AVALON CLOSE | grass pitches | 938 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.