Cotterills Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3RB 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 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3RD, B8 3RZ, B8 3BW, B8 3RE, B8 3RF, B8 3RG, B8 3EX, B8 3EU, B8 3ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 3RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 43.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 48.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3RB this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 32.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 15.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 1.6% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.9% 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 | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 50.1% | 65% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 62.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 29.5% | 12.9% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -68.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 69.5% | 64.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 26.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 64.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 22.6% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 3.5% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 10.1% | 46.2% | -36.1% |
| Muslim | 72.3% | 6.5% | 65.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotterills Lane was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotterills Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Alum Rock and the 965th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-11-22 | £249,639 |
| 94 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-12-07 | £199,915 |
| 82 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2009-11-23 | £205,033 |
| 66 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2009-09-25 | £172,078 |
| 84 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2009-02-12 | £198,431 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3RB 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 795 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 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Junior School Alston Road , Bordesley Green B9 5UN | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Infant School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | - not rated | 593 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 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 14 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Hospital School Yardley Green Unit , Yardley Green Road B9 5PX | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa'S Kitchen | 153 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| S'More Desserts Ltd | 81 Caldwell Road, Birmingham | 273 yd | |
| Multiano Pizza | 682 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 296 yd | |
| Lal Qela | 730-732 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| OMG Pizza | 740 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Birminghams Allotment Holders | 155 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Alam Halal Butchers | 702 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 291 yd | |
| Roti & Curry Bazaar | 664 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 291 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 674 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 291 yd | |
| Arfat Kebab House | 684 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 291 yd | |
| Spicy Rooster Hut | 676 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 239 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 239 yd | |
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 482 yd | |
| Bashir & Son Covenience Store | 167 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 790 yd | |
| Bucuresti Magazine | 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Washwood Heath Academy BURNEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 900 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 | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.