Alcott Lane is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7AT 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 Alcott Lane, Birmingham, B37 7AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B37 7AY, B37 7AS, B37 7BJ, B37 7AB, B37 7BG, B37 7BH, B37 5SH, B37 7BN, B37 7AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B37 7AT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 48.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 B37 7AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 32.7% | 44.4% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 43.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 53.9% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 8.7% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.4% | 14.1% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 39.9% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83% | 79.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.2% | 87.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alcott Lane was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alcott Lane has the 51st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 259th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Alcott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-26 | £365,438 |
| 15 Alcott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-02 | £383,756 |
| 7 Alcott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,954 | 2023-11-17 | £234,348 |
| 14 Alcott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-20 | £230,466 |
| 19 Alcott Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-06 | £302,596 |
B37 7AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 189 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,807 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 | 4,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Junior School Station Road , Marston Green B37 7BA | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Infant Academy Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Heath School Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY | 2out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5DP | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,478 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 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,854 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 | 1,855 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 3,354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Restaurant And Cocktail Bar | 3 Alcott Lane, Marston Green | 64 yd | |
| Dominos | 37 Station Road, Marston Green | 143 yd | |
| Picnic Basket Marston Green | 6 Holly Lane, Marston Green | 250 yd | |
| Kutum Bari - Kitts Green | 98 Bell Lane, Shard End | 666 yd | |
| OCS Collins Aerospace | Lucas Aerospace Ltd, The Radleys | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Club Limited - Artisan Bailey Limited | 8 Bickenhill Road, Marston Green | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Chop Suey House | 49 Station Road, Marston Green | 140 yd | |
| Spice Station | 64 Station Road, Marston Green | 242 yd | |
| Ideal Chippy | 19 Bell Lane, Shard End | 894 yd | |
| Greggs | 9 Bell Lane, Shard End | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Lawn Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB ELMDON ROAD | tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Grace Academy Solihull CHAPELHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.