New Swan Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 0NS is located in the Greets Green and Lyng electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, B70 0NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B70 9RH, B70 0NX, B70 0NU, B70 9RS, B70 0JR, B70 0JN, B70 9RD, B70 9ST, B70 9SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B70 0NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.7% | 39.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 47% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 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 | 36.3% | 39.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 36.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 0NS this area, 43.2% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 43.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 17% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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 | 9.5% | 16.4% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 15.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 23% | 11.7% | -11.3% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 42.7% | 35.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 74.2% | 60.4% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 21.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 60.3% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 20.3% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 2.2% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 33% | 6.5% | 26.5% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Swan Lane was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Swan Lane has the 64th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 397th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 157.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-22 | £270,267 |
| 2B New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2018-10-19 | £212,871 |
| 2C New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2018-10-16 | £212,871 |
| 2A New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2018-07-27 | £218,767 |
| 2 New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £165,000 | 2018-07-20 | £240,644 |
The percentage of student residents living in B70 0NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryders Green Primary School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Wilford Road , B71 1QN | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 1,358 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielo | YMCA Black Country Group, 38 Carters Green | 725 yd | |
| Little Miss | 5a Carters Green | 774 yd | |
| Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda | 385 High Street | 894 yd | |
| The Shaftesbury Casino | The Shaftesbury Casino, 377 High Street | 894 yd | |
| Mayur Catering Services Ltd | 363 High Street | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 75 Old Meeting Street | 301 yd | |
| The Ridgacre | New Gas Street | 364 yd | |
| The Sow Bar and Grill | 26 Hill Top | 643 yd | |
| Merry Go Round | The Merry Go Round, Garratt Street | 686 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queens Head, 101 Church Lane | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big John's | 1b Dudley Street | 497 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 22 Great Bridge Street | 519 yd | |
| Jerk and Juice Ltd | 39 Ebenezer Street | 738 yd | |
| Carters Green Fish Bar | 7 Carters Green | 774 yd | |
| Chulo Authentic Nepalese Flavours | 5 Carters Green | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Tildasley Street | 374 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 373 High Street | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Salter Academy DAVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Ymca (West Bromwich) JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Greets Green Playing Fields LIVING WELL STREET | grass pitches | 877 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.