Anson Road is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 0NH is located in the Wednesbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anson Road, West Bromwich, B70 0NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B70 0NF, B70 0NJ, B70 0LU, B70 0LS, B70 0LX, B70 0LP, B70 0LT, B70 0NE, B70 0LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B70 0NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 0NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 44.7% | 43.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 40.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 43.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 0NH this area, 40.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.3% | 40.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 22.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 8% | 13% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 83.2% | 68.2% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 88.1% | 74.5% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 74.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.1% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 9.8% | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Road was 143.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 184th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Anson Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-09-17 | £172,161 |
| 119 Anson Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-11-05 | £229,093 |
| 97 Anson Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,995 | 2004-01-30 | £203,872 |
| 113 Anson Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £38,950 | 2001-11-26 | £154,759 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 197 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bridge Primary School Mount Street , Great Bridge DY4 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocker Hill Infant School Gospel Oak Road , DY4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocker Hill Academy Gospel Oak Road , DY4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Central | Unit 4 Richmond Street South | 629 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Brickhouse Lane South | 740 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (inside Asda Stores) | Brickhouse Lane South | 779 yd | |
| Jitterbugs Party World | Black Country Retail Park | 800 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Brickhouse Lane South | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | The Brittania Inn, 119 Dial Lane | 430 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Inn, 112 Brickhouse Lane | 518 yd | |
| The Ridgacre | New Gas Street | 904 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 56 Great Bridge | 933 yd | |
| Hen and Chickens | 90 Hill Top | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk and Juice Ltd | 39 Ebenezer Street | 513 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 2 Harvills Hawthorn | 605 yd | |
| Golden City | 49 Great Bridge | 895 yd | |
| Pizza Chef | 20a Great Bridge | 921 yd | |
| New World | Unit 4, 290 Whitehall Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Brickhouse Lane South | 740 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-38 Great Bridge | 932 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | 139 Hill Top | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School WOLSELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 142 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.