Cotterills Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3RU 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 Avenue, Birmingham, B8 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 3RR, B8 3RS, B8 3SB, B8 3RY, B9 5TT, B9 5TL, B8 3RH, B8 3RP, B9 5TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B8 3RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 52.4% | -5.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 41.7% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 37.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 47.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 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 3RU this area, 34.9% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 34.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 18.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.8% 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 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 49.6% | 59.5% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 56.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 7.1% | -7.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 15.3% | 7.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -73.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 59.1% | 61.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 4.7% | -7.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 25.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 62% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 29.2% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 3.6% | -10.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 2.6% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.9% | 37.2% | -35.3% |
| Christian | 9.2% | 46.2% | -37.0% |
| Muslim | 83.4% | 6.5% | 76.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotterills Avenue was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotterills Avenue has the 40th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 1124th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cotterills Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-17 | £151,942 |
| 6 Cotterills Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-23 | £169,677 |
| 10 Cotterills Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-12-16 | £168,994 |
| 24 Cotterills Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-21 | £152,094 |
| 4 Cotterills Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-11-05 | £172,763 |
The percentage of student residents living in B8 3RU 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 | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Other | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 918 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 | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,440 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 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sladefield Infant School Bamville Road , Ward End B8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,307 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 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,587 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 | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 2,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa'S Kitchen | 153 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 130 yd | |
| S'More Desserts Ltd | 81 Caldwell Road, Birmingham | 211 yd | |
| Shahi Masala | 8 Burney Lane, Birmingham | 485 yd | |
| Cafe Coffea | 8 Burney Lane, Birmingham | 485 yd | |
| Kohinur Karahi & Steak House | 759-761 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Birminghams Allotment Holders | 155 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 130 yd | |
| The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Bay | 211 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Bobby Variety Bites | 767 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 572 yd | |
| Pavlos Fish Bar | 844 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 603 yd | |
| Desi Karahi | 762-764 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 611 yd | |
| UKS Fried Chicken and Pizza | 746 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 520 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 520 yd | |
| Discount Supermarket | 850 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 603 yd | |
| Bashir & Son Covenience Store | 167 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 704 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 199 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed) 757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Washwood Heath Academy BURNEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Saltley Wellbeing Centre BROADWAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.