Little Cott Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 5GD is located in the Frankley Great Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Cott Lane, Birmingham, B31 5GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 5HA, B31 5GB, B45 0PD, B31 5EW, B45 0JG, B45 0PB, B31 5EH, B31 5EL, B45 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 5GD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 45% | 45.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 5GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 47% | 55.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 31.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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% | 56.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 27.6% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 20.3% | 21.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 7.4% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 32.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 12.3% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 83.9% | 70.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 83.1% 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% | 83.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 83.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Cott Lane was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Frankley Great Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Cott Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Frankley Great Park and the 1345th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Little Cott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-10-13 | £201,400 |
| 19 Little Cott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £144,995 | 2014-10-31 | £244,983 |
| 17 Little Cott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £146,995 | 2014-09-19 | £249,199 |
| 9 Little Cott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £144,995 | 2014-08-29 | £246,223 |
| 15 Little Cott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £144,995 | 2014-08-29 | £246,223 |
B31 5GD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B31 5GD 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,644 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 | 4,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale Primary School Wareham Road , Frankley B45 0JS | 2out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School New Street , Rubery B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Trescott Road , Northfield B31 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lickey Road , Rednal B45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 5,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS | 2out of 4 | 343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,481 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 | 3,041 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre, 20 Ashbrook Drive | 612 yd | |
| The Big Bear Cafe | 314 Tessall Lane, Longbridge | 707 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Bowling Alley, Park Way | 1,021 yd | |
| Himalaya Restaurant | 1716 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 1,053 yd | |
| Rednal Cafe | 1680 Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle Social Club | New Street, Longbridge | 207 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Hall, Park Way | 430 yd | |
| The Bugle Horn | Bugle Horn, Wareham Road | 512 yd | |
| Great Park Brewers Fayre | Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham | 753 yd | |
| The Coldstream | Arden Road, Longbridge | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisces Fish Bar | 33 Wareham Road, Birmingham | 557 yd | |
| Egghill Fish Bar | 30 Egghill Lane, Birmingham | 754 yd | |
| Viva Pizza | 28 - 30 Egghill Lane, Northfield | 758 yd | |
| Superios and The Royal Desserts | Unit 8, Arden Business Park | 799 yd | |
| Pats Fish And Chips | 2 Arden Road, Longbridge | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 414 Frankley Beeches Road, Longbridge | 698 yd | |
| W M Morrisons | Bristol Road South, Longbridge | 920 yd | |
| Heritage Superstore | 20 Arden Road, Longbridge | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham Rubery) ASHBROOK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Colmers Farm Junior School LEYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Belton Road Playing Fields BELTON GROVE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Colmers School BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Balaam Wood School NEW STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.