Booths Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2AA is located in the Oscott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Booths Lane, Birmingham, B42 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2FP, B42 2BD, B42 2FU, B42 2BW, B42 2ES, B42 2FF, B42 2FS, B42 2FT, B42 2FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 51.7% | 54% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B42 2AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 39.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 53.5% | 10.3% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 4% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.4%) 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 | 45.6% | 61.2% | 15.6% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 32.2% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 B42 2AA this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 7.6% | -17.0% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 5.8% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 52.7% | 32.8% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 19.3% | 12.0% | 3.1% | 16.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 74.8% | 48.7% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 89.7% | 80.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 12.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 89.4% | 80.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.8% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Booths Lane was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Booths Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 427th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2025-10-24 | £298,886 |
| 187 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-04 | £227,475 |
| 173 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-11-30 | £307,786 |
| 185 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-04-30 | £228,972 |
| 201 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-02-17 | £293,950 |
B42 2AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr Primary School Aldridge Road , B44 8NT | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 253 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste and See Cafe | Perry Beeches Baptist Church, Beeches Road | 390 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 498 yd | |
| Beeches Gold | 174 Beeches Road, Perry Barr | 597 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 788 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 794 yd | |
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris'S Fish Shop | 880 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 404 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 496 yd | |
| Full House | 201 Turnberry Road, Birmingham | 675 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 890 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 902 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 6 Old Horns Crescent | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 74 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 249 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 255.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.