May Lane is in Hollywood, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B47 5NX is located in the Hollywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about May Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B47 5NT, B47 5NZ, B47 5DS, B47 5DL, B47 5NU, B47 5LU, B47 5DJ, B47 5NY, B47 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B47 5NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 B47 5NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 22.4% | 22% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 55.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 43.9% | 39.4% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 39.4% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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 | 28.3% | 20.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 30.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 98.3% | 94.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Lane was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Drakes Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross and the 126th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 May Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £439,000 | 2024-09-16 | £436,825 |
| 53 May Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,955 | 2023-03-31 | £361,675 |
| 55 May Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,900 | 2022-06-23 | £393,539 |
| 17 May Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-11-26 | £387,181 |
| 39 May Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-21 | £239,362 |
B47 5NX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B47 5NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Shawhurst Lane , Hollywood B47 5JN | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Green Primary School Meadow Road , Wythall B47 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5RY | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 4,566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon | 75 May Lane, Hollywood | 223 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | 4 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Packhorse | Alcester Road, Hollywood | 272 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Houndsfield Lane, Hollywood | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Fish Bar | 63 May Lane, Hollywood | 223 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 71 May Lane, Hollywood | 223 yd | |
| Spice Nation | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 730 yd | |
| Fanaris Fish Bar | 6 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Alcester Road, Hollywood | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrush Community Hub SHAWHURST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Hollywood Golf Club Ltd HOLLYWOOD LANE | golf | 759 yd |
| Wythall Park SILVER STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.