Thynne Street is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 6AF is located in the West Bromwich Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thynne Street, West Bromwich, B70 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B70 6PB, B70 6PH, B70 6PJ, B70 6JT, B70 6HW, B70 6PL, B70 6PP, B70 6NZ, B70 6JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B70 6AF 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 | 41.6% | 51.6% | 10.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 58.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% | 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 6AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 48.3% | 55.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 31.1% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 34.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 6AF this area, 34.3% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 34.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 22.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.8% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.4% 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 | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.4% | 24.3% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 21.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.2% | 6.9% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 29.9% | 29.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -52.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 57.6% | 53.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 29.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 54% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 8.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Sikh | 19.3% | 0.9% | 18.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thynne Street was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Greets Green and Lyng average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thynne Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Greets Green and Lyng and the 418th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Sela House Thynne Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-09-22 | £791,349 |
The percentage of student residents living in B70 6AF 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 | 84 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Trinity Road South , B70 6NF | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V Primary School Beeches Road , B70 6JA | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Primary School Horton Street , B70 7SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Primary School Oak Lane , B70 8PN | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargate Primary School Hargate Lane , B71 1PG | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 1,248 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Academy Halfords Lane , B71 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,325 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 | 374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Lion Ltd | 43 High Street | 58 yd | |
| Red Leaf Village | 28-32 High Street | 146 yd | |
| The Conference Suite | 10-24 Thomas Street | 232 yd | |
| Chana Catering Services | 134 High Street | 346 yd | |
| Depika Sweet Centre | 125 High Street | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman Club | The Sportsman, 13-15 High Street | 183 yd | |
| Ye Olde Wine Shoppe | 89 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Chacha Ka Dabba | 130 High Street | 275 yd | |
| Flirts | 140B High Street | 346 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | The Prince Of Wales, 130 High Street | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Box U.K Ltd | 7 Nicholls Street | 161 yd | |
| Fivestar Flavours Caribbean Takeaway | 94 High Street | 185 yd | |
| Junction 1 Fish Bar | 22 High Street | 194 yd | |
| Veggie Master also trading as Veggie Tadkar | 90 High Street | 203 yd | |
| Aafee's Fried Chicken | 92 High Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Princess Parade | 512 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 191-193 Princess Parade, High Street | 585 yd | |
| Poundland | 36-37 Queens Square | 664 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 21, 93-94 Kings Square | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (West Brom) 28-32 28-32 High Street | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Holy Trinity C E Primary School TRINITY ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Sandwell College (Central Campus) SPON LANE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Pace Health Club (Birmingham) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Kenrick Park DEVEREUX ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Sandwell Park Golf Club BIRMINGHAM ROAD | golf | 922 yd |
| King George Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS SALTERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 962 yd |
| West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club Birmingham Road | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Pure Gym (West Bromwich) 10A 10A ASTLE PARK | health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.