Penns Lane is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B76 1JT is located in the Sutton Wylde Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B76 1WF, B76 1JU, B76 1WG, B76 1WE, B72 1XG, B76 1JZ, B72 1BS, B76 1JS, B72 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B76 1JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 B76 1JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 28.3% | 27.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 62.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 56.9% | 55.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 43.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.9% | 66.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 85.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 84.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penns Lane was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.9% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Penns Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 49th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2021-06-11 | £401,511 |
| 208 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2020-01-21 | £448,863 |
| 180 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2018-04-27 | £739,003 |
| 202 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-02-23 | £586,990 |
| 212 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-12-02 | £602,381 |
B76 1JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Primary School Berwood Road , B72 1BS | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Junior School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Infant School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Dining | Walmley Golf Club, Brooks Road | 837 yd | |
| Mytime Active | Pype Hayes Municipal Golf Course, Eachelhurst Road | 901 yd | |
| Shakehouse | 415 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,059 yd | |
| Coffee Cup | 421 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,063 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 423 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Cricket Club | Eldon Drive, Birmingham | 729 yd | |
| The Digby | The Digby, 911 Chester Road | 780 yd | |
| Walmley Golf Club | Brooks Road, Birmingham | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HongKong House | 401 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,057 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 439 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,060 yd | |
| Sushi Bistro | 419 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,063 yd | |
| Walmley Fish and Chip Deli Takeaway | 11 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co Operative | 443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 1,063 yd | |
| Co-Op | 4 Walmley Close, Birmingham | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penns Lane Sports Ground OLDACRE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 245 yd |
| Penns Primary School BERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Lakeside Active Health PENNS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Alcoa Sports Ground (Closed) Chatsworth Close | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| John Findlay Memorial Ground ELDON DRIVE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Walmley Golf Club BROOKS ROAD | golf | 862 yd |
| Pype Hayes Golf Course EACHELHURST ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Pype Hayes Park PYPE HAYES PYPE HAYES CHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 932 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 | 137.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.