Hole Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2DD is located in the Bournville & Cotteridge 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 Hole Lane, Birmingham, B31 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2BP, B31 2BN, B31 2BS, B31 2DB, B30 1RT, B31 2BU, B31 2EE, B31 2DE, B31 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 2DD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.7% of the population 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 | 56.1% | 60.7% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 9.7% |
| Male | 43.9% | 39.3% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -9.7% |
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 | 28.6% | 41.5% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 36.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 44.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 28.6% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 15.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 17.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 46.9% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81% | 76.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 87.8% | 87.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 87.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hole Lane was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Bournville & Cotteridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hole Lane has the 36th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge and the 1041st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Hole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-09-30 | £331,639 |
| 174 Hole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-28 | £391,979 |
| 168 Hole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £73,250 | 2024-11-28 | £73,250 |
| 176 Hole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-09-26 | £603,124 |
| 174 Hole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-03 | £313,003 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,498 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 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | - not rated | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | - not rated | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre Griffins Brook Lane , B30 1QJ | - not rated | 725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | - not rated | 968 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 1,133 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 | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 3,543 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 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Teaching Centre The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital , Bristol Road South B31 2AP | - not rated | 583 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital N H S Trust, Bristol Road South | 585 yd | |
| Medleys | The Dukes, Bristol Road South | 845 yd | |
| Treasure Island Play | Units 1 - 2, 620 Bristol Road South | 845 yd | |
| PW Catering | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 898 yd | |
| Serbian Orthodox Church | Church Of St Lazar, 80 Griffins Brook Lane | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 898 yd | |
| The Great Stone | Great Stone Inn, 158 Church Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 626 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 845 yd | |
| Easy Bite | 46 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| St Laurence Ce Junior School BUNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| St Francis Ce Infants And Junior School TEAZEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Kings Norton Boys School NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Ymca (Birmingham) YMCA YMCA BUNBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 976 yd |
| Rowheath Pavilion ROWHEATH PAVILION ROWHEATH PAVILION HEATH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 30.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.