Holly Lane is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 9NR 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 9NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 9NW, B24 9NS, B24 9NT, B24 9PH, B24 9NP, B24 9PJ, B24 9PG, B24 9NN, B24 9NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B24 9NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around B24 9NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 46% | 47.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 35% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 42.5% | 52.8% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 26.6% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around B24 9NR this area, 32.4% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 32.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 18.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.8% | 60.1% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 72% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 72% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 13.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 71.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 17% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Lane was 120.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 1105th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 629 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-06 | £219,782 |
| 617 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2023-12-14 | £218,626 |
| 623 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-28 | £195,235 |
| 631 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-01-13 | £211,680 |
| 615 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-10 | £241,920 |
The percentage of student residents living in B24 9NR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Junior School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | 2out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Infant School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget Primary School Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP | 2out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY | - not rated | 788 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,909 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 | 3,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,283 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexible Learning School 23 All Saints Road , Hockley B18 5QB | - not rated | 2,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 600 | 600 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 131 yd | |
| Marlos Desserts | 630 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 131 yd | |
| The Greek Meat | 636 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 172 yd | |
| Kingsbury Cafe | 988 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 315 yd | |
| Freak Burger | 992a Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 1069 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 738 yd | |
| Lad in The Lane | The Lad In The Lane, 22 Bromford Lane | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmeds Spice | 594 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 131 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 614 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 131 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, 634 Kingsbury Road | 131 yd | |
| Kingsbury Fish Bar | 590 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 140 yd | |
| Pita Way | 636 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilko | Unit 9c, The Fort Shopping Park, 20 Fort Parkway | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Playing Fields BERKSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Hollyfields Sports And Social Club WOODACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane Sport HOLLY LANE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Tyburn Recreation Ground (Closed) Egerton Road | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Sorrel Park EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.