Cotterills Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 2PL is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, B8 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 2PF, B8 2PQ, B8 2AJ, B8 2PJ, B8 2AR, B8 2PX, B8 2PE, B8 2PY, B8 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 2PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.3% | 50% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B8 2PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 45.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 39.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 40.6% | 44.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around B8 2PL this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 30.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 23.1% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.5% 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 | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 43.7% | 58.3% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 55.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 34.5% | 23.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -57.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 71.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 18.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 71.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 17% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 2.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.4% | 37.2% | -29.8% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Muslim | 70.3% | 6.5% | 63.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotterills Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alum Rock average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2020-12-03 | £154,599 |
| 343 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2020-07-10 | £144,467 |
| 339 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-06-19 | £246,467 |
| 319 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2010-10-22 | £259,718 |
| 305 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2006-06-30 | £240,250 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 2PL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Gumbleberrys Close , Off Cotterills Lane B8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sladefield Infant School Bamville Road , Ward End B8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebourne Primary School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,195 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 | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stechford Social Working Mens Club | Northcote Road, Birmingham | 332 yd | |
| Sandra's Kitchen | 96 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 333 yd | |
| Jerk and Grill | 96 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 333 yd | |
| Shahi Masala | 8 Burney Lane, Birmingham | 398 yd | |
| Cafe Coffea | 8 Burney Lane, Birmingham | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| East Birminghams Allotment Holders | 155 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 648 yd | |
| Station Inn Hotel & Bar | Station Inn Hotel & Bar, 193 Station Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bens Pizza Master | 111 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 303 yd | |
| Ling Tung Takeaway | 98 Stechford Lane, Birmingham | 332 yd | |
| Pizza Bay | 211 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 488 yd | |
| SIGNATURE CUISINE | 999 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 584 yd | |
| Papa Ge's Kebab House | 888 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 793 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 917 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 917 yd | |
| Saqib Supermarket | 190-192 Albert Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy BURNEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham Beaufort Park) COLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Brockhurst Road Playing Field COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Stechford Cascades (Closed) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Stechford Road Playing Field STECHFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Stechford Leisure Centre STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STECHFORD LEISURE CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.