Dogpool Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 2XN is located in the Bournbrook & Selly Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, B30 2XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B29 7PX, B30 2XH, B30 2YH, B29 7PY, B29 7PZ, B29 7PQ, B29 7QJ, B29 7PU, B29 7PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B30 2XN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 B30 2XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 68.8% | 67% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 23.2% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 45.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 61.9% | 54.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 80.4% | 68.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 68.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dogpool Lane was 199.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% higher than the Bournbrook & Selly Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dogpool Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bournbrook & Selly Park and the 521st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2023-01-18 | £212,981 |
| 3 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-05-06 | £816,449 |
| 29 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-06-30 | £213,194 |
| 19 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-05-04 | £202,022 |
| 25 Dogpool Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2013-09-09 | £177,174 |
The percentage of student residents living in B30 2XN 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 | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Greenland Road , Selly Park B29 7PN | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Green Primary Academy Moor Green Lane , Moseley B13 8QP | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raddlebarn Primary School Gristhorpe Road , B29 7TD | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton Academy Tiverton Road , Selly Oak B29 6BW | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH | 4out of 4 | 82 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UA | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Birmingham Chancellors Court , Edgbaston B15 2TT | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UB | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Cafe | 920 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 236 yd | |
| Christ Church | 953 Pershore Road, Selly Oak | 270 yd | |
| Silverstone Court Cafe | 1 Silverstone Court, River Brook Drive | 448 yd | |
| Dads Fish Bar | Dads Lane Fish Bar, 1 Dads Lane | 601 yd | |
| RA HUB | 1233 Pershore Road, Bournville | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highbury | Highbury Public House, Dads Lane | 607 yd | |
| Perfection Snooker Club | 1239 Pershore Road, Bournville | 674 yd | |
| The Bournbrook Inn Public House | The Bournbrook Inn, 1273 Pershore Road | 812 yd | |
| Stirchley United Working Mens Club | 41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 939 yd | |
| Tascos Social Club | Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd | 8 St Stephens Road, Birmingham | 262 yd | |
| FLAME PIZZA | 2 Wallace Road, Birmingham | 603 yd | |
| Bengal Chaa | 1219 Pershore Road, Bournville | 674 yd | |
| Santi Pizza | 1231 Pershore Road, Bournville | 674 yd | |
| Rainbow Garden Chinese | 1225 Pershore Road, Bournville | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham | 888 yd | |
| Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Bournville | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selly Park Technology College For Girls SELLY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic Primary School ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL ST. EDWARDS RC SCHOOL GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Birmingham Stirchley) (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Pershore Road | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Lyndworth Cricket Club Lyndworth Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Selly Park Recreation Ground WOODSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Holders Lane Complex HOLDERS LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Pebble Mill PERSHORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Elmdon Playing Field ELMDON ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 999 yd |
| Stirchley Baths BOURNVILLE LANE | swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.