Cat Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 6PY is located in the Shard End 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 Cat Lane, Birmingham, B34 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 6PU, B34 6QA, B34 6QB, B34 6PX, B34 6SH, B34 6RJ, B34 6PT, B34 6RH, B34 6RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B34 6PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 B34 6PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 52.6% | 47.2% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 34.9% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 39.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 23.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 16.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 22.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 16.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.7% | 4.6% | -4.1% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 81% | 67.8% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 94.5% | 86.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 86.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cat Lane was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cat Lane has the 42nd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 1203rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Cat Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-08 | £190,515 |
| 40 Cat Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2019-07-19 | £149,867 |
| 32 Cat Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-12-07 | £156,481 |
| 36 Cat Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2018-11-15 | £200,742 |
| 32 Cat Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2008-03-28 | £144,497 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,426 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 | 3,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Southfield Avenue , Castle Bromwich B36 9AX | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Heath Way , Castle Bromwich B34 6NB | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Shawsdale Road , B36 8LY | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,223 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugsy's Cafe | 203 Heath Way, Shard End | 426 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 789 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 825 yd | |
| Ronnie's | 346 Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich | 880 yd | |
| Subway | 105 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathway Public House | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 494 yd | |
| Castle Bromwich Mens Club | 78 Chester Road, Solihull | 616 yd | |
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 741 yd | |
| Remembrance Social Club | Remembrance Club, 10 Chester Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Balti | 223 Heath Way, Shard End | 426 yd | |
| New Seaway Fish Shop | 195 Heath Way, Shard End | 426 yd | |
| Heathway Pizza | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 494 yd | |
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 772 yd | |
| Happy Garden Takeaway | 108 Thistledown Road, Birmingham | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 727 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 782 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 1,036 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 2-10 Timberley Lane, Birmingham | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| St Mary And St Margaret'S Church Of England Aided Primary School SOUTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Heathlands Primary Academy HEATH WAY | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Timberley Academy BRADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.