Clapgate Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B32 3BU is located in the Bartley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B32 3BZ, B32 3QX, B32 3RA, B32 3QU, B32 3QY, B32 3RE, B32 3RF, B32 3UN, B32 3UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B32 3BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 55.3% | 53.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 33% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 35.4% | 44.9% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 36.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.1% | 22.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 31.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| White | 84.4% | 66.9% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 90.9% | 83.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapgate Lane was 237.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.9% higher than the Bartley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clapgate Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green and the 359th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Park Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2018-06-12 | £1,402,198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,006 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 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Primary School Lutley Grove , Bartley Green B32 3PN | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School A Specialist Technology and Sports College Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings High School Dwellings Lane , Quinton B32 1RJ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 3,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,911 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 | 4,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laces Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Tenterfields , B63 3LH | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 2out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Valley Country Park Cafe | Clapgate Lane, Birmingham | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Crown | Old Crown, Carters Lane | 398 yd | |
| The Cobham Arms | 217 Howley Grange Road, Halesowen | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Chippy | 47 Woodgate Lane, Birmingham | 209 yd | |
| Wood Lane Fish Bar | 93 Wood Lane, Bartley Green | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Valley Clapgate Lane | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Bartley Green Community Leisure Centre ADAMS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.