Sandhills Lane is in Barnt Green, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B45 8NX is located in the Barnt Green & Hopwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandhills Lane, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B45 8NU, B45 8NR, B45 8NP, B45 8NW, B45 8NT, B45 8NF, B45 8QB, B45 8NS, B45 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B45 8NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B45 8NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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 | 18.8% | 19.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 66.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 54.8% | 61.4% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 28% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 7.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 B45 8NX this area, 5.8% 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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 5.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.4% | 65.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 68.4% | 46.2% | 22.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandhills Lane was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Barnt Green & Hopwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandhills Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Barnt Green & Hopwood and the 137th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sandhills Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2025-01-29 | £889,491 |
| 14 Sandhills Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-06-26 | £824,491 |
| 38 Sandhills Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2023-10-04 | £833,279 |
| 8 Sandhills Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-06 | £374,239 |
| 58 Sandhills Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £797,500 | 2021-12-10 | £899,253 |
B45 8NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 B45 8NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE First School Hewell Road , Barnt Green B45 8NG | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Junior School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 2out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 4,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 4,974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Inn | 113 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 224 yd | |
| Deedar Indian Cuisine | 26 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 318 yd | |
| The Garrity | 18-20 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 343 yd | |
| Cafe Morso | 14 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 350 yd | |
| Cork And Crust | 61 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnt Green Social Club | 1 Blackwell Road, Barnt Green | 486 yd | |
| Barnt Green Sports Club | Margesson Drive, Barnt Green | 663 yd | |
| The Barnt Green Inn | Kendal End Road, Barnt Green | 785 yd | |
| Barnt Green Cricket Club | Cherry Hill Road, Barnt Green | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter's Pan | 85 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 340 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 32A Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 350 yd | |
| Alvechurch Fisheries | Bittell Road, Barnt Green | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 30 Hewell Road, Barnt Green | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnt Green Sports Club MARGESSON DRIVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Barnt Green Cricket Club CHERRY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 919 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.