Bache Street is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 7EJ 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 Bache Street, West Bromwich, B70 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B70 7EN, B70 7EP, B70 7ES, B70 7EH, B70 7EQ, B70 7LP, B70 7LN, B70 7SN, B70 7EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B70 7EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 42.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 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 | 40.2% | 42.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7EJ this area, 30.8% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.1% | 30.8% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 18.2% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.5% | 49.5% | -22.0% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 85.8% | 73.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 74.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.3% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Sikh | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bache Street was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Greets Green and Lyng average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bache Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Greets Green and Lyng and the 428th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bache Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-07-26 | £225,771 |
| 11 Bache Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,200 | 2019-04-05 | £268,572 |
| 3 Bache Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,575 | 2015-04-23 | £179,558 |
| 5 Bache Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2011-08-05 | £170,447 |
| 11 Bache Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-03-24 | £207,709 |
The percentage of student residents living in B70 7EJ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyng Primary School Horton Street , B70 7SQ | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guns Village Infant School Earl Street , B70 9HH | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Trinity Road South , B70 6NF | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Primary School Oak Lane , B70 8PN | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant and Nursery School Beeches Road , B70 6JA | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Biomedical Utc 350 High Street , B70 8DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland CBSO Academy 1 Providence Place , B70 8SZ | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park College Holly Lane , B67 7JF | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School Holly Lane , B67 7JG | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community school | 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 | 512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 5,193 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 | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradford School Holly Lane , B66 1QN | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin House Pupil Referral Unit Holly Lane , B67 7JB | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Flower Pot Grill & Restaurant | The Flower Pot, 137 Spon Lane | 204 yd | |
| Sandwell College | Sandwell College, 1 Spon Lane | 266 yd | |
| Hustlers | Unit 21, Mount Pleasant Street | 392 yd | |
| Hall Street Cafe | Bond Street | 402 yd | |
| Sarby's Diner | 21 Houghton Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Castle | 140-144 Sams Lane | 156 yd | |
| The New Flower Pot Bar & Grill | 137 Spon Lane | 208 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | The Prince Albert, 101 Sams Lane | 222 yd | |
| The Island Inn | Island Inn, Kenrick Way | 337 yd | |
| The Cricketers Arms | 43 Lower Trinity Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spon Lane Fish Bar | 141 Spon Lane | 204 yd | |
| Brum Fish Bar | 105 Sams Lane | 222 yd | |
| Eat Wise Takeaway | 103 Sams Lane | 222 yd | |
| Sunny & Dee's Traditional Chippy | 105 Sams Lane | 222 yd | |
| Little House of Chaii | 97a Spon Lane | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Princess Parade | 701 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 21, 93-94 Kings Square | 770 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 191-193 Princess Parade, High Street | 792 yd | |
| Poundland | 36-37 Queens Square | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College (Central Campus) SPON LANE | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Holy Trinity C E Primary School TRINITY ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| West Bromwich Leisure Centre WEST BROMWICH LEISURE CENTRE WEST BROMWICH LEISURE CENTRE MOOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Easygym (West Brom) 28-32 28-32 High Street | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Smethwick) CRYSTAL HOUSE CRYSTAL HOUSE CRYSTAL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.