Arnolds Lane is in Maxstoke, Birmingham and in North Warwickshire district. B46 2QL is located in the Fillongley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnolds Lane, Maxstoke, Birmingham, B46 2QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B46 2QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 B46 2QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 24.4% | 23.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 54.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 54.6% | 53.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 33.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 15.8% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 30.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.9% | 93.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 67.4% | 46.2% | 21.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnolds Lane was 149.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% higher than the Arley and Whitacre average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Arnolds Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arley and Whitacre and the 44th highest crime rate of 266 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Tree Arnolds Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-05-14 | £408,975 |
| Duke End Farm Arnolds Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 1997-11-11 | £1,112,239 |
B46 2QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Primary School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill Church of England Primary School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE First School Wingfield Road , Coleshill B46 3LL | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleshill School Coventry Road , Coleshill B46 3EX | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Digby School Partridge Close , Chelmsley Wood B37 6UG | - not rated | 3,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | - not rated | 4,804 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Sports College Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blythe School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| THE SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL SHUSTOKE HALL , MOAT HOUSE LANE B46 2RJ | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Arbor Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood B37 6RN | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.