Booths Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2JS is located in the Oscott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Booths Lane, Birmingham, B42 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B44 8NR, B44 8NP, B44 8NS, B44 8TB, B42 2JU, B42 2JX, B44 8UQ, B44 8TA, B42 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52% | 53.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48% | 46.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 B42 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 36.5% | 46.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 35% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 52.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.3% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 24.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.9% | 66.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 91.5% | 83.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 83.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Booths Lane was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Booths Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 377th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-22 | £192,668 |
| 357 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-10-27 | £179,124 |
| 341 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-04 | £246,987 |
| 321 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-03-16 | £206,139 |
| 323 Booths Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-04-18 | £196,408 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr Primary School Aldridge Road , B44 8NT | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 434 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,862 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 | 423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 2,677 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 | 367 yd | |
| Grillo Peri Peri Expert | 269 Beeches Road, Oscott | 387 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 745 yd | |
| Beeches Gold | 174 Beeches Road, Perry Barr | 791 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris'S Fish Shop | 880 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 225 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 388 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 640 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 751 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fish Bar | 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott | 751 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenmead GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 406 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Great Barr Leisure Centre ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Great Barr School ALDRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 455 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MARYVALE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL OLD OSCOTT HILL | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.