New Swan Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 0NX 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, B70 0NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B70 0NU, B70 0NS, B70 9RH, B70 0JR, B70 0JN, B70 9RD, B70 0JS, B70 9RS, B70 9ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B70 0NX 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 0NX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 New Millenium Park New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-06-20 | £492,088 |
The percentage of student residents living in B70 0NX 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 | 4,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,193 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 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanbury Primary School 2 Hanbury Road , B70 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community 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 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 1,385 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,341 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 | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,299 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 | 2,463 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 2,667 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 | 2,754 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 | 735 yd | |
| Little Miss | 5a Carters Green | 800 yd | |
| Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda | 385 High Street | 922 yd | |
| The Shaftesbury Casino | The Shaftesbury Casino, 377 High Street | 922 yd | |
| Phoenix Cafe | Unit 46, Phoenix International Industrial Estate, Charles Street | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridgacre | New Gas Street | 297 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 75 Old Meeting Street | 388 yd | |
| The Sow Bar and Grill | 26 Hill Top | 705 yd | |
| Merry Go Round | The Merry Go Round, Garratt Street | 748 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | The Brittania Inn, 119 Dial Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar | 22 Great Bridge Street | 408 yd | |
| Big John's | 1b Dudley Street | 500 yd | |
| Jerk and Juice Ltd | 39 Ebenezer Street | 718 yd | |
| Carters Green Fish Bar | 7 Carters Green | 800 yd | |
| Chulo Authentic Nepalese Flavours | 5 Carters Green | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Tildasley Street | 404 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 373 High Street | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Salter Academy DAVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Ymca (West Bromwich) JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Greets Green Playing Fields LIVING WELL STREET | grass pitches | 786 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.