Gossey Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0DU is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gossey Lane, Birmingham, B33 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0YL, B33 0YN, B33 0YW, B33 0DS, B33 0EB, B33 0ED, B33 0DT, B33 0DX, B33 0YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 B33 0DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 51.1% | 46.9% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 37.9% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 37.1% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 41.7% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 26% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 20.9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 16.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 75.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 95.2% | 85.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 85.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gossey Lane was 136.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gossey Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 924th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Gossey Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-11-29 | £354,857 |
| 121 Gossey Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2005-01-10 | £276,704 |
| 121 Gossey Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-03-08 | £298,681 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 5,423 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitesmore School Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5JS | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 633 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Js Bingo | 250A Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 233 yd | |
| Olympic Cafe | 50 East Meadway, Birmingham | 406 yd | |
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 440 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Meadway | 446 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | 105 Lea Village, Birmingham | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 569 yd | |
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 701 yd | |
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackadown Chippy | 66 East Meadway, Birmingham | 406 yd | |
| Dorapan Chinese Takeaway | 60 East Meadway, Birmingham | 406 yd | |
| Pizza Delfino | 62 East Meadway, Birmingham | 406 yd | |
| Pizza Deroma | 109 Lea Village, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| Wan's Takeaway | 103 Lea Village, Birmingham | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 332 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 606 yd | |
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 1,005 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 1,040 yd | |
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 657 yd | |
| Hallmoor School (Closed) Hallmoor Road | 697 yd | |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 920 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.