Bells Moor Road, West Bromwich, B70 0JX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B70 0JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	46.4%	49.9%	3.5%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	53.6%	50.1%	-3.5%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

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	33.7%	36.7%	3.0%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46%	38.4%	-7.6%	44.2%	-5.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.6%	5.1%	1.5%	2.2%	2.9%
Divorced	9.9%	13.9%	4.0%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	6.7%	5.1%	-1.6%	6.1%	-1.0%

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	44.3%	45.2%	0.9%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	34.1%	32.5%	-1.6%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	13.8%	14.3%	0.5%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	6.6%	6.5%	-0.1%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

In the area around B70 0JX this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	31.2%	-0.1%	18.2%	13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	9.5%	1.2%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	9.8%	-5.3%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	4.4%	3.6%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	9.5%	-3.2%	16.9%	-7.4%
Degree or Similar	20.6%	30.2%	9.6%	33.8%	-3.6%
Other	11.1%	5.4%	-5.7%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.2% 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	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	1.1%	1.0%
Indian	28.7%	38.3%	9.6%	3.1%	35.2%
Pakistani	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	3.9%	5.2%	1.3%	1.6%	3.6%
Black African	2.4%	4.7%	2.3%	2.5%	2.2%
Black Caribbean	4.2%	4.9%	0.7%	1.0%	3.9%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	51.2%	34.2%	-17.0%	81.4%	-47.2%
Arab	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	4.4%	4.4%	1.6%	2.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.4% 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	79.3%	70.4%	-8.9%	83.2%	-12.8%
European Union	7.2%	7.8%	0.6%	6.1%	1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	2.1%	3.6%	1.5%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	9%	15.3%	6.3%	5.6%	9.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	1.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.4%	70.2%	-8.2%	83.2%	-13.0%
10+ Years	2.4%	20.7%	18.3%	9.8%	10.9%
5-10 Years	6%	6%	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%
2-5 Years	4.2%	1.8%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	9%	1.3%	-7.7%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.2%	76.7%	-7.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	6.2%	1.2%	5.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.7%	37.2%	-16.5%
Christian	33.7%	46.2%	-12.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	5.4%	1.7%	3.7%
Muslim	7.3%	6.5%	0.8%
Sikh	29%	0.9%	28.1%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Bells Moor Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bells Moor Road was 260.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.3% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Bells Moor Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 56th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 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 0JX, 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 Bells Moor Road are based on 15 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 Bells Moor Road, West Bromwich, B70 0JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B70 0JX

Average Price
£316,493

Semi-Detached
£314,156

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£318,830

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bells Moor Road

Average Price
£235,411

Semi-Detached
£249,317

Terraced
£205,484

Detached
£320,355

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bells Moor Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3G Bells Moor Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£169,000	2008-08-19	£317,568
3F Bells Moor Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property	£180,000	2008-08-18	£333,613
3A Bells Moor Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£179,950	2008-06-27	£327,949
3B Bells Moor Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property	£176,750	2008-05-16	£314,420

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B70 0JX

Employment

B70 0JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	28
Retired	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ	- not rated	4,229 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	4,327 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY	- not rated	5,027 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN	4out of 4	5,064 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ryders Green Primary School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ	3out of 4	790 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryders Green Junior School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ	- not rated	790 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ryders Green Infant School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ	- not rated	790 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG	- not rated	812 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harvills Hawthorn Junior School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG	- not rated	812 yd	Community school	No	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	621 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
George Collegiate Academy Claypit Lane , B70 9UW	- not rated	621 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top High School Hill Top , B70 0RX	- not rated	865 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shireland Biomedical Utc 350 High Street , B70 8DJ	2out of 4	1,582 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	- not rated	1,632 yd	Community school	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	2,542 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS	- not rated	5,465 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ	- not rated	863 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX	- not rated	1,679 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	2,228 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	2,228 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	2,232 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boulder Central	Unit 4 Richmond Street South	885 yd
The New Hen & Chickens	90 Hill Top	897 yd
Phoenix Cafe	Unit 46, Phoenix International Industrial Estate, Charles Street	917 yd
Cielo	YMCA Black Country Group, 38 Carters Green	1,039 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ridgacre	New Gas Street	104 yd
Britannia Inn	The Brittania Inn, 119 Dial Lane	526 yd
The Sow Bar and Grill	26 Hill Top	536 yd
Halfway House	Halfway House, 75 Old Meeting Street	633 yd
The Beehive	Beehive Inn, 112 Brickhouse Lane	816 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
George's Fish Bar	22 Great Bridge Street	410 yd
Jerk and Juice Ltd	39 Ebenezer Street	415 yd
Big John's	1b Dudley Street	804 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	2 Harvills Hawthorn	824 yd
Enjoy's Pizza	123 Hill Top	954 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Food Stores	Tildasley Street		702 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
George Salter Academy DAVEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	608 yd
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School WOLSELEY ROAD	grass pitches	817 yd
Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET	grass pitches	868 yd
Greets Green Playing Fields LIVING WELL STREET	grass pitches	978 yd
Ymca (West Bromwich) JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN	health and fitness suite	1,025 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	41.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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