Hoggs Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1SU is located in the Allens Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, B31 1SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1SB, B31 5RJ, B31 5RE, B31 5RG, B31 1RZ, B31 1ST, B31 1SA, B31 1RL, B31 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 1SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 52.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 B31 1SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 43.8% | 51% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 32.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 27.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.9% | 70.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 88.8% | 79.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 87.2% | 79.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.6% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoggs Lane was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoggs Lane has the 54th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1371st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2024-10-21 | £224,000 |
| 51 Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-17 | £216,442 |
| 33 Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-12-19 | £210,627 |
| 47 Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-20 | £193,627 |
| 29 Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-08-02 | £196,433 |
The percentage of student residents living in B31 1SU 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Trescott Road , Northfield B31 5QD | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Primary Academy Rhayader Road , B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,950 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 | 2,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritts Cafe | 243 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 487 yd | |
| Little Italy | 178 Trescott Road, Birmingham | 507 yd | |
| JJS Coffee Lounge | 180 Trescott Road, Birmingham | 631 yd | |
| Rumana's | 953-955 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 834 yd | |
| Northfield Arts Forum Food Service | Northfield Baptist Church, Bristol Road South | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | Bristol Road South, Northfield | 834 yd | |
| Longbridge Social Club | Living Accomodation, 1012 Bristol Road South | 887 yd | |
| Quarry Club | Quarry Sports And Social Club, 82 Quarry Lane | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ruby Takeaway | 241 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 494 yd | |
| Jack's Fish and Chips | 235 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham | 494 yd | |
| Great Wall House | 958 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 906 yd | |
| Non Stop Pizza | 952 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 907 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 857-859 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury, Frankley Beeches Road | 779 yd | |
| Premier Supersaver | 948 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 907 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 414 Frankley Beeches Road, Longbridge | 967 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Worcestershire Golf Club (Closed) Hanging Lane | golf | 343 yd |
| Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Bristol Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Northfield Leisure Centre NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTHFIELD POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.