Norbury Road, West Bromwich, B70 0HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B70 0HP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	51.9%	47.8%	-4.1%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	48.1%	52.2%	4.1%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around B70 0HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	51.1%	42.8%	-8.3%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	28.3%	45.9%	17.6%	44.2%	1.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	10.9%	5.7%	-5.2%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	8.7%	2.6%	-6.1%	6.1%	-3.5%

Health

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	31.5%	54.8%	23.3%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	40.7%	28.6%	-12.1%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	20.4%	11.3%	-9.1%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	5.6%	2.8%	-2.8%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	24.1%	-15.0%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	9.2%	1.6%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	14.4%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	5.3%	-3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.4%	14.4%	-3.0%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	8.7%	31.8%	23.1%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	10.9%	4.6%	-6.3%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.5% 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	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Indian	25.9%	33.7%	7.8%	3.1%	30.6%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	3.7%	7.6%	3.9%	1.6%	6.0%
Black African	0.9%	6.8%	5.9%	2.5%	4.3%
Black Caribbean	1.9%	6.4%	4.5%	1.0%	5.4%
Other Black	8.3%	0.4%	-7.9%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	5.6%	2.4%	-3.2%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	48.1%	34.5%	-13.6%	81.4%	-46.9%
Other	5.6%	1.6%	-4.0%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.2% 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	66.7%	54.2%	-12.5%	83.2%	-29.0%
European Union	10.2%	10.8%	0.6%	6.1%	4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.8%	2.4%
Africa	0.9%	4%	3.1%	2.7%	1.3%
Middle East and Asia	20.4%	25.7%	5.3%	5.6%	20.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	2%	0.1%	1.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	65.7%	54.2%	-11.5%	83.2%	-29.0%
10+ Years	7.4%	25.7%	18.3%	9.8%	15.9%
5-10 Years	3.7%	9.2%	5.5%	2.9%	6.3%
2-5 Years	7.4%	4.8%	-2.6%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	15.7%	6%	-9.7%	1.9%	4.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.2%	76.7%	-14.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	2.8%	0.5%	2.3%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Turkey	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	8%	1.2%	6.8%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.9%	37.2%	-14.3%
Christian	31.3%	46.2%	-14.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	13.3%	1.7%	11.6%
Muslim	7.2%	6.5%	0.7%
Sikh	18.9%	0.9%	18.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Norbury Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Road was 157.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Norbury Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 147th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B70 0HP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Norbury Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Norbury Road, West Bromwich, B70 0HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for B70 0HP

Average Price
£81,737

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£81,737

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norbury Road

Average Price
£90,355

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,355

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norbury Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Norbury Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2005-08-03	£81,416
24 Norbury Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£43,500	2004-03-24	£79,619
24 Norbury Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£25,500	1996-07-05	£110,030

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B70 0HP

Employment

B70 0HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

B70 0HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in B70 0HP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	54
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	27
Other	26
Student (economically inactive)	17
Retired	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	3,636 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN	4out of 4	4,509 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG	4out of 4	569 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP	- not rated	752 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST	- not rated	971 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Primary School Winchester Road , B71 2NZ	2out of 4	1,183 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryders Green Primary School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW	3out of 4	1,352 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	2out of 4	1,451 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	2out of 4	1,780 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ	1out of 4	2,218 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR	1out of 4	2,588 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW	- not rated	3,181 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	1,937 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX	- not rated	2,322 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR	4out of 4	2,588 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR	- not rated	2,820 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	- not rated	2,901 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The New Hen & Chickens	90 Hill Top		267 yd
Mommas Cafe	1a Lynton Avenue		1,091 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hen and Chickens	90 Hill Top	264 yd
The Sow Bar and Grill	26 Hill Top	345 yd
Britannia Inn	The Brittania Inn, 119 Dial Lane	375 yd
The Dovecote	The Dovecote, Hill Top	539 yd
The Ridgacre	New Gas Street	767 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Fish Bar	2 Harvills Hawthorn	200 yd
Enjoy's Pizza	123 Hill Top	334 yd
Hill Top Fish Bar	102A Hill Top	365 yd
Five Star Pizza	104 Hill Top	365 yd
Jerk and Juice Ltd	39 Ebenezer Street	416 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food Store	139 Hill Top		441 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School WOLSELEY ROAD	grass pitches	571 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.