Holly Lane is in Marston Green, Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7AE is located in the Bickenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Lane, Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 7AP, B37 7AS, B37 7AH, B37 7AG, B37 7AD, B37 7AB, B37 7BG, B37 7AT, B37 7AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B37 7AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 53.1% | 52.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.6% | 33.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 41% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 11.5% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 39.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around B37 7AE this area, 33.1% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 33.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 89.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 94.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Lane was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Lane has the 43rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 196th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-23 | £250,000 |
| 38 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-07-03 | £457,688 |
| 16 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-26 | £273,107 |
| 42 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-05-20 | £317,155 |
| 12 Holly Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-03-31 | £213,935 |
B37 7AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B37 7AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,581 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 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Infant Academy Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | 2out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Junior School Station Road , Marston Green B37 7BA | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | 2out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,358 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Basket Marston Green | 6 Holly Lane, Marston Green | 58 yd | |
| Dominos | 37 Station Road, Marston Green | 207 yd | |
| Simla Restaurant And Cocktail Bar | 3 Alcott Lane, Marston Green | 220 yd | |
| Kutum Bari - Kitts Green | 98 Bell Lane, Shard End | 611 yd | |
| OCS Collins Aerospace | Lucas Aerospace Ltd, The Radleys | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Club Limited - Artisan Bailey Limited | 8 Bickenhill Road, Marston Green | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Chop Suey House | 49 Station Road, Marston Green | 242 yd | |
| Spice Station | 64 Station Road, Marston Green | 435 yd | |
| Ideal Chippy | 19 Bell Lane, Shard End | 797 yd | |
| Greggs | 9 Bell Lane, Shard End | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Lawn Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB ELMDON ROAD | tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Grace Academy Solihull CHAPELHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 880 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.