Highfield Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B32 1QT is located in the Quinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfield Lane, Birmingham, B32 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B32 1QG, B32 1QR, B32 1QH, B32 1QS, B32 1QL, B32 1QU, B32 1QE, B32 1QZ, B32 1RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B32 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 53.8% | 52.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 B32 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 42.4% | 46.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 34.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 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 | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 32.1% | 7.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 10.6% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 28.6% | 18.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 29.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 67.9% | 56.7% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 86.2% | 77.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 77.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.2% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Lane was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Quinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Quinton and the 1405th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Highfield Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-16 | £155,000 |
| 50 Highfield Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-13 | £183,088 |
| 48A Highfield Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-04-12 | £147,563 |
| 50 Highfield Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-01-07 | £165,818 |
| 20 Highfield Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-01-07 | £133,548 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,669 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 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Primary Academy Quinton Road West , Quinton B32 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howley Grange Primary School Howley Grange Road , B62 0HS | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY | 2out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 3,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd | 268 Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 537 yd | |
| Milano Lounge | 788 Hagley Road West | 772 yd | |
| Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill | 502 Hagley Road West | 855 yd | |
| Nawab Tandoori Restaurant | 544 Hagley Road West | 855 yd | |
| Pizzeria Paradiso | 548-550 Hagley Road West | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 211 Worlds End Lane, Birmingham | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob's Fry Inn | 402 Quinton Road West, Birmingham | 62 yd | |
| Ridge Chippy | 92 Ridgacre Lane, Birmingham | 492 yd | |
| Marvil Take-Away Shop | 780 Hagley Road West | 703 yd | |
| Big John's (Retail) Limited | 782 Hagley Road West | 703 yd | |
| Rose's Sandwich Bar | 780b Hagley Road West | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Plc | Ridgacre Road, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Shiraz Supermarket | 534-536 Hagley Road West | 818 yd | |
| Asda (Quinton) | Hagley Road West | 894 yd | |
| WORLDS END SUPERMARKET | 1 Lower White Road, Birmingham | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Dwellings Academy DWELLINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 329 yd |
| Highfield Farm Recreation Ground STOURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.