Cole Hall Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 6HE 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 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 6HQ, B34 6HG, B34 6HD, B34 6HB, B33 9NT, B33 9NL, B34 6EX, B33 9NN, B34 6EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B34 6HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 B34 6HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 37.7% | 59.7% | 22.0% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 24.3% | -16.6% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 39.2% | 41.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around B34 6HE this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 28.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 20.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 20.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.3% | 67.1% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 97.8% | 88.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 89.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cole Hall Lane was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cole Hall Lane has the 38th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 1252nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers Pocket Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2017-09-15 | £916,152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Infant School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Junior and Infant School Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,330 yd | Community 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 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 5,082 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 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 105 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 615 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 688 yd | |
| Need For Feed Cafe | 33 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 731 yd | |
| Hot and Crusty | 17 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 731 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 375 yd | |
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies Pizzeria | 36 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 726 yd | |
| China Express | 25 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 731 yd | |
| 1 UKS Fired Chicken | 27 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 731 yd | |
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 735 yd | |
| Greggs | 26 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitts Green Convenience Store | Kitts Green Convenience Store, 108-110 Kitts Green Road | 674 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 739 yd | |
| Pape Supermarket | 18 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham | 744 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 797 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Glebe Farm Recreation Ground (Closed) Glebe Farm Road | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Shard End Wellbeing Centre SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE SHARD END COMMUNITY CENTRE PACKINGTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Norman Chamberlain Playing Field SPONDON GROVE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Flaxley Rd Playing Fields STUD LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 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.