Penns Lane is in Coleshill, Birmingham and in North Warwickshire district. B46 1BA is located in the Coleshill North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penns Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B46 1BX, B46 1AZ, B46 3LB, B46 1AA, B46 1BJ, B46 1AU, B46 3AH, B46 3NT, B46 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B46 1BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.5% | 52.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 42% | 40% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 38.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 48.4% | 44.8% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 36.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 26.3% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.5% | 97.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 97.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penns Lane was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% higher than the Coleshill North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penns Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coleshill North and the 58th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Penns Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-04-25 | £244,887 |
| 16 Penns Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-26 | £214,643 |
| 1 Penns Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-26 | £252,671 |
| 20 Penns Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-18 | £223,457 |
| 28 Penns Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-11 | £239,807 |
B46 1BA 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Meadow Community School High Meadow Community School , Norton Road B46 1ES | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Church of England Primary School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Primary School Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 2out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | 1out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice Coleshill Ltd | 85 High Street | 124 yd | |
| Partridges | 67 - 69 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Virtual Golf | 103A High Street | 212 yd | |
| Balti Cottage Indian Restaurant | 107 High Street | 226 yd | |
| Cafe on the Hill | 112B High Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | Bell Inn, 12 Birmingham Road | 89 yd | |
| The Green Man | 68 High Street | 120 yd | |
| Coleshill & District Social Club Ltd | Ivy Lodge (rear Of 130) High Street | 348 yd | |
| Coleshill Cricket Club | Coleshill Cricket Club Park Road | 357 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Harvester | Harvester Wheatsheaf Inn Station Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tao Tao | 83 High Street | 124 yd | |
| Sixty fish | 99 High Street | 174 yd | |
| L'maiz | 3 Church Hill | 190 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl | 73 Parkfield Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill Local Supermarket | 84 - 86 High Street | 155 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coleshill Leisure Centre (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 318 yd |
| Memorial Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 370 yd |
| Coleshill Tennis Club Maxstoke Lane | tennis courts | 487 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.