Area Information for Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR

Summary Back to Top

Hurst Lane in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Shard End ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North. This page combines information for the address Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B34 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B34 7HR.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Shard End
Constituency Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR:

Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HS
Brownfield Road, Birmingham, B34 7HT
Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HP
Longmeadow Crescent, Birmingham, B34 7LA
Longmeadow Crescent, Birmingham, B34 7LB
Brownfield Road, Birmingham, B34 7HY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B34 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (21 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 21 property sales in Hurst Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 54
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 43
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 143
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 47
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 30
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 143

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 46
Two People 50
Three People 19
Four People 19
Five People 6
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 142

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hurst Lane, Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 43
Family Household 89
Other Household 6
Total 138

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 53
Deprived In One Dimension 56
Deprived In Two Dimensions 27
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 144

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Shard End ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 135
Female 192
Total 327

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 26
10-14 20
15-19 18
20-24 13
25-29 25
30-34 27
35-39 15
40-44 23
45-49 10
50-54 29
55-59 23
60-64 15
65-69 28
70-74 11
75-79 7
80-84 1
85+ 10
Total 327

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B34 7HR does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 115
Married 80
Separated 11
Divorced 30
Widowed 12
Total 248

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 138
Good 110
Fair 53
Bad 18
Very Bad 8
Total 327

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 51
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 43
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 48
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 64
Other 7
Total 247

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 78% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 255
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 6
Pakistani 19
Bangladeshi 2
Other Asian 4
Black African 4
Black Caribbean 11
Arab 3
Other 1
Total 324

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 298
European Union 17
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 9
Total 326

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 298
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 8
Total 326

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B34 7HR.

Passport(s) Held
None 46
United Kingdom 260
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 4
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 131
Christian 143
Buddhist 4
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 30
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 15
Total 323

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 95
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 51
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 10
Total 248

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 23
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 21
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 141

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 21
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 36
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 52
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 14
Total 249

Policing and Crime (78) Back to Top

Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR is within the Shard End policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 78 crimes were reported within half a mile of B34 7HR.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 78 crimes committed near Hurst Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Shard End
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2719

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to B34 7HR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B34 7HR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest railway station is Water Orton, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Water Orton 1.6 miles
Lea Hall 1.6 miles
Stechford 2.2 miles
Marston Green 2.3 miles
Coleshill Parkway 2.6 miles
Birmingham International 3.7 miles
Erdington 3.7 miles
Chester Road 3.8 miles
Gravelly Hill 3.9 miles
Adderley Park 4 miles
Acocks Green 4.2 miles
Wylde Green 4.3 miles
Tyseley 4.5 miles
Olton 4.5 miles
Aston 4.6 miles
Duddeston 4.6 miles
Small Heath 4.7 miles
Spring Road 5 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 5.1 miles
Bordesley 5.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest is Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School, approximately 320 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 320 yards
    
Castle Bromwich Junior School 390 yards
    
Timberley Academy 610 yards
    
Hillstone Primary School 770 yards
    
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School half a mile
    
Yorkswood Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Brownmead Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
Smith's Wood Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
Kingshurst Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest is Smith's Wood Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Smith's Wood Academy 0.8 miles
    
Park Hall Academy 0.8 miles
    
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst 1.1 miles
    
Tile Cross Academy 1.1 miles
    
John Henry Newman Catholic College 1.2 miles
    
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) 1.5 miles
    
Greenwood Academy 1.6 miles
    
Grace Academy Solihull 1.7 miles
    
Ebn Academy 2 1.7 miles  
Hodge Hill Girls' School 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest is The Castle Practice, approximately 520 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Castle Practice 520 yards
Chester Road Surgery half a mile
The Harlequin Surgery 0.6 miles
Arran Medical Centre 0.7 miles
Green Lane Surgery 0.7 miles
KINGSHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE 0.8 miles
Parkfield Medical Centre 0.8 miles
Schoolacre Road Surgery 0.9 miles
Mirfield Surgery 1.3 miles
Nsc Bosworth Hub 1.4 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest is 261 Dental Care, approximately 370 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest is Brooklands Hospital, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Brooklands Hospital 2.1 miles
Heartlands Hospital 3.1 miles
Ardenleigh 3.2 miles
Tamarind Centre 3.6 miles
Eden Unit 4.1 miles
Forward House 4.1 miles
Endeavour Court 4.3 miles
Reservoir Court 4.3 miles
Hertford House 4.6 miles
Good Hope Hospital 5.1 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR. The nearest is Cook Eyecare Ltd, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in B34 7HR

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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