Area Information for Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ

Spon Lane in West Bromwich is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the West Bromwich Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of West Bromwich. This page combines information for the address Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B70 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Sandwell
Ward West Bromwich Central
Constituency West Bromwich * 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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (West Bromwich Town), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ 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.

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 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ:

Boulton Road, West Bromwich, B70 6NW
Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BQ
Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AS
Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AH
Arthur Street, West Bromwich, B70 6NR
Francis Street, West Bromwich, B70 6NL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B70 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

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 12
Semi-Detached 16
Terraced 55
Flat (Purpose-Built) 37
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 121
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Spon Lane, West Bromwich contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 47% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 30
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 55
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 122

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 33
Two People 40
Three People 23
Four People 15
Five People 0
Six People 7
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 119

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 79
Other Household 10
Total 122

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 27
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 38
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 121

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in West Bromwich constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 156
Female 147
Total 303

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 13
5-9 28
10-14 22
15-19 20
20-24 11
25-29 11
30-34 20
35-39 23
40-44 27
45-49 18
50-54 19
55-59 15
60-64 21
65-69 13
70-74 12
75-79 10
80-84 9
85+ 11
Total 303

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B70 6BJ 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 89
Married 110
Separated 4
Divorced 18
Widowed 17
Total 238

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 122
Good 92
Fair 60
Bad 21
Very Bad 11
Total 306

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Spon Lane and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 42% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 33
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 13
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 98
Other 23
Total 236

Ethnic Group Embed This

Spon Lane, West Bromwich can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 46% so.

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 139
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 55
Pakistani 24
Bangladeshi 37
Other Asian 5
Black African 13
Black Caribbean 19
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 302

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Spon Lane, West Bromwich), 63% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 190
European Union 34
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 53
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 12
Total 299

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 190
10+ Years 66
5-10 Years 23
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 301

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 B70 6BJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 60
United Kingdom 170
European Union 48
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 20
North America or Caribbean 3

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 43
Christian 139
Buddhist 0
Hindu 17
Jewish 0
Muslim 63
Sikh 34
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 303

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 54
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 55
Looking After Home or Family 27
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 18
Total 236

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 4
Professional Occupations 6
Associate Professional Occupations 3
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 25
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 85

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 5
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 22
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 15
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 57
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 54
Full-time Student 19
Total 237

Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ is within the West Bromwich Town policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Spon Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address West Bromwich Town
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2772

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Below are the details of the closest services to B70 6BJ. 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 B70 6BJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Smethwick Galton Bridge 0.8 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 0.9 miles
The Hawthorns 1.2 miles
Langley Green 1.3 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.4 miles
Dudley Port 2.6 miles
Rowley Regis 2.9 miles
Tame Bridge Parkway 2.9 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 3 miles
Tipton 3.4 miles
Bescot Stadium 3.5 miles
Jewellery Quarter 3.6 miles
Perry Barr 3.8 miles
Old Hill 3.9 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 4.3 miles
Five Ways 4.3 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 4.5 miles
Birmingham New Street 4.5 miles
Coseley 4.6 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 4.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 270 yards
    
Lyng Primary School 620 yards
    
King George V Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Lodge Primary School 0.7 miles
    
George Betts Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
Hanbury Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Hargate Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Christ Church CofE Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Eaton Valley Primary School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 0.5 miles
    
Shireland Biomedical Utc 0.8 miles
    
Shireland CBSO Academy 0.8 miles  
Holly Lodge High School College of Science 0.9 miles
    
Sandwell Academy 1 mile
    
V.A.S.E Academy 1.2 miles  
George Salter Academy 1.3 miles
    
St John Wall Catholic School 1.7 miles
    
Bristnall Hall Academy 1.9 miles
    
Q3 Academy Langley 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest is Dr UI Haque N, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dr UI Haque N 540 yards
St Pauls Partners 540 yards
Dr Arora RK 730 yards
Dr Dewan VK 740 yards
Linkway Medical Practice 740 yards
ST PAUL's PARTNERSHIP - Lyng Medical 740 yards
Dr Singh M 0.5 miles
Oakwood Surgery 0.6 miles
St Paul's Medical Practice 0.8 miles
Lodge Road Surgery 0.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest is The D:NTAL Clinic, approximately 540 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 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest is Edward Street Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6BJ. The nearest is Attewell Opticians, approximately 480 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.


 

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Broadband in B70 6BJ

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.

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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+

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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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