Groveley Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 4QA 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 Groveley Lane, Birmingham, B31 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 4QE, B31 4RT, B31 4RU, B31 4TG, B31 4RX, B31 4RY, B31 4SX, B31 4QR, B31 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B31 4QA 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 | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 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 B31 4QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 37.2% | 43.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 36.4% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 48.3% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 16.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 9.4% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 23.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 29.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| White | 95% | 92.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.7% | 95.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Groveley Lane was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Longbridge & West Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Groveley Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Longbridge & West Heath and the 1029th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Groveley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2025-03-31 | £287,574 |
| 145 Groveley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-14 | £208,963 |
| 131 Groveley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2025-02-20 | £314,685 |
| 151 Groveley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-10 | £276,923 |
| 155 Groveley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-27 | £237,238 |
B31 4QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Alvechurch Road , West Heath B31 3PN | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culmington Hall | Culmington Road, Birmingham | 668 yd | |
| Tracey Bakes | 6A Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 700 yd | |
| Costa | 18-19 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 805 yd | |
| M and D Court Catering | Office, 300 Turves Green | 864 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 99 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thurlestone | Thurlestone Road, Birmingham | 323 yd | |
| The Greenlands Inn | 105 Longbridge Lane, Northfield | 801 yd | |
| The Cambridge | The Cambridge, 6 College Street | 1,005 yd | |
| Longbridge Beefeater | 2 College Street, Longbridge | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Ge's | 99 Coombes Lane, Birmingham | 287 yd | |
| M&A Fish Bar | 5 Sunbury Road, Birmingham | 737 yd | |
| Fairfax Fish Fry | 67-69 Merrishaw Road, Birmingham | 928 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 95 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge | 943 yd | |
| Spice Land | 127 Fairfax Road, Northfield | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Longbridge Lane | 897 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 20 High Street, Longbridge | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cofton Primary School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Turves Green Boys School TURVES GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| The Factory Young People'S Centre 5 Devon Way 5 Devon Way Longbridge Lane | 1,081 yd | |
| Urban Fitness (Ecw) Bournville College LONGBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.