Area Information for High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN

Summary Back to Top

High Street 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 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN, 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B70 8EN.

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

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 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN:

High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8ES
High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LX
High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8AQ
Lombard Street West, West Bromwich, B70 8EF
Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DF
Astle Park, West Bromwich, B70 8NS

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN 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 (3 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 3 property sales in High Street 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

The area containing High Street, West Bromwich consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 2
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 42
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 60
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, West Bromwich contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 2
Owned with Mortgage 6
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 8
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 27
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 4
Total 58

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 20
Two People 25
Three People 7
Four People 2
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 61

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 20
Family Household 24
Other Household 13
Total 57

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 16
Deprived In One Dimension 17
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 57

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 West Bromwich Central ward however contains significantly more women than average (68%). 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 49
Female 101
Total 150

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 15
5-9 16
10-14 4
15-19 9
20-24 19
25-29 12
30-34 22
35-39 16
40-44 2
45-49 11
50-54 3
55-59 4
60-64 12
65-69 1
70-74 0
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 150

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B70 8EN 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 60
Married 32
Separated 7
Divorced 9
Widowed 4
Total 112

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 78
Good 54
Fair 17
Bad 1
Very Bad 0
Total 150

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) 39
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 10
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 4
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 23
Other 7
Total 111

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

High Street, 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 25% 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 37
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 24
Pakistani 4
Bangladeshi 37
Chinese 1
Other Asian 4
Black African 17
Black Caribbean 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Other 6
Total 150

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (High Street, West Bromwich), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 72
European Union 26
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 33
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 150

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (High Street, West Bromwich), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 28% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 72
10+ Years 41
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 148

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 8EN.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 78
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 7
Middle East or Asia 13
North America or Caribbean 2

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 13
Christian 45
Buddhist 0
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 52
Sikh 23
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 8
Total 150

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the West Bromwich Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 16% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 27
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 4
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 16
Total 112

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 5
Professional Occupations 4
Associate Professional Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 49

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 4
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 7
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 2
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 8
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 18
Total 112

Policing and Crime (211) Back to Top

High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN 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. In January 2025, 211 crimes were reported within half a mile of B70 8EN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 211 crimes committed near High Street
Neighbourhood Team Address West Bromwich Town
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2772

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to B70 8EN. 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 8EN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest railway station is Sandwell & Dudley, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Sandwell & Dudley 1 mile
Smethwick Galton Bridge 1.4 miles
The Hawthorns 1.7 miles
Langley Green 1.8 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.9 miles
Dudley Port 2.3 miles
Tame Bridge Parkway 2.5 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 2.9 miles
Bescot Stadium 3 miles
Tipton 3 miles
Rowley Regis 3.3 miles
Perry Barr 4 miles
Jewellery Quarter 4.1 miles
Coseley 4.1 miles
Old Hill 4.2 miles
Walsall 4.5 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 4.8 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 4.8 miles
Five Ways 4.9 miles
Birmingham New Street 5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest is Lodge Primary School, approximately 600 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Lodge Primary School 600 yards
    
Hargate Primary School 620 yards
    
King George V Primary School 770 yards
    
Lyng Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Hanbury Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Eaton Valley Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Ryders Green Primary School 0.8 miles
    
All Saints CofE Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest is Shireland Biomedical Utc, approximately 300 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shireland Biomedical Utc 300 yards
    
Shireland CBSO Academy 410 yards  
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 0.8 miles
    
George Salter Academy 0.8 miles
    
The Phoenix Collegiate 1.3 miles
    
Sandwell Academy 1.4 miles
    
V.A.S.E Academy 1.5 miles  
Holly Lodge High School College of Science 1.5 miles
    
St John Wall Catholic School 1.9 miles
    
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest is Oakwood Surgery, approximately 390 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest is Asden House Dental Clinic, approximately 110 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 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest is Edward Street Hospital, approximately 190 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8EN. The nearest is 4 Sight Eyecare, approximately 360 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 8EN

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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