Tessall Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 2SE is located in the Longbridge & West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tessall Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 2SF, B31 2YU, B31 2YT, B31 2YS, B31 2SQ, B31 2YR, B31 2SG, B31 2TF, B31 2SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B31 2SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 54.9% | 48.2% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.8% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 41.9% | 45.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 32.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 42.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 B31 2SE this area, 29.1% 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 | 29.5% | 29.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 24.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.9% | 78.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 94.4% | 83.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 84% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tessall Lane was 250.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.4% higher than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tessall Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Allens Cross and the 322nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Tessall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-03-28 | £288,857 |
| 37 Tessall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-26 | £249,117 |
| 77 Tessall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-04-13 | £176,132 |
| 77 Tessall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-06-27 | £203,249 |
| 37 Tessall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-05 | £251,098 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | 2out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2SW | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Junior School Longbridge Lane , B31 4RD | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery, Gannow Middle School Gunner Lane , Rubery B45 9EY | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Girls' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 988 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,907 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 | 3,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Catering | Austin Sports And Social Club, Tessall Lane | 2 yd | |
| Everlast Fitness Limited | 1375 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 346 yd | |
| CHATTY PATTY | 1281B Bristol Road South, Northfield | 371 yd | |
| Julep Cafe | 93 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 392 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 1269 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Sports & Social Club | Busy Bees Nursery, Tessall Lane | 56 yd | |
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 465 yd | |
| Longbridge Beefeater | 2 College Street, Longbridge | 558 yd | |
| The Cambridge | The Cambridge, 6 College Street | 576 yd | |
| Northfield Conservative Club | The Mill Walk, Birmingham | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 1273 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 391 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 392 yd | |
| Simla | 1285 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 396 yd | |
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 499 yd | |
| Saffron Lounge | 1185 Bristol Road South, Northfield | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 362 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 444 yd | |
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Sports & Social Club Tessall Lane | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 345 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Northfield) BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Turves Green Community Leisure Centre TURVES GREEN | 982 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.