Foxhill Lane is in Alvechurch, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B48 7BY is located in the Alvechurch South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxhill Lane, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7BY 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 area surrounding B48 7BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 54.8% | 49.5% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 50.5% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 19.7% | 37.8% | 18.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 45.1% | -17.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 41.3% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 99% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxhill Lane was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% higher than the Alvechurch South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxhill Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvechurch South and the 74th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Foxhill Barns Foxhill Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-04-01 | £489,593 |
| 2 Fox Hill Barns Foxhill Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-01-17 | £467,093 |
| 6 Foxhill Barns Foxhill Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-04-24 | £588,615 |
| 6 Foxhill Barns Foxhill Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2011-02-14 | £629,332 |
| 1 Fox Hill Barns Foxhill Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £367,750 | 2006-09-14 | £633,312 |
B48 7BY 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.
B48 7BY 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 B48 7BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tardebigge CofE First School Church Lane , Tardebigge B60 3AH | 4out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.