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Cambridge Street is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 8HQ 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 Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, B70 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B70 8AJ, B70 8HG, B70 7HL, B70 7HN, B70 8LH, B70 8AL, B70 7HP, B70 7HW, B70 8AP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B70 8HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.8%50.3%4.5% 51.0% -0.7%
Male54.2%49.7%-4.5% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.3%34.9%-2.4% 37.9% -3.0%
Married: Opposite sex43.2%48.4%5.2% 44.2% 4.2%
Separated4.2%7.2%3.0% 2.2% 5.0%
Divorced8.4%6%-2.4% 9.1% -3.1%
Widowed7%3.6%-3.4% 6.1% -2.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40.9%43.9%3.0% 48.4% -4.5%
Good health37.2%37.1%-0.1% 33.6% 3.5%
Fair health12.8%12.5%-0.3% 12.7% -0.2%
Bad health5.7%5.3%-0.4% 4.0% 1.3%
Very bad health3.4%1.2%-2.2% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 8HQ this area, 36.3% 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 17.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.6%36.3%-0.3% 18.2% 18.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.7%12.2%-3.5% 9.6% 2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.3%11.6%-3.7% 13.4% -1.8%
Apprenticeship1.7%3.9%2.2% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.1%15.5%5.4% 16.9% -1.4%
Degree or Similar11.1%17.9%6.8% 33.8% -15.9%
Other9.4%2.7%-6.7% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi6.8%13%6.2% 1.1% 11.9%
Indian14.6%19%4.4% 3.1% 15.9%
Pakistani15.4%14.8%-0.6% 2.7% 12.1%
Other Asian4.2%10.6%6.4% 1.6% 9.0%
Black African0%0.9%0.9% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean5.2%1.9%-3.3% 1.0% 0.9%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%1.2%-0.4% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.3%0.5%-0.8% 0.8% -0.3%
White47.7%28.7%-19.0% 81.4% -52.7%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab2.6%0.9%-1.7% 0.6% 0.3%
Other0.3%8.1%7.8% 1.6% 6.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.1%56.5%-13.6% 83.2% -26.7%
European Union9.4%9.1%-0.3% 6.1% 3.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1.6%1.6%0.0% 2.7% -1.1%
Middle East and Asia16.4%30.9%14.5% 5.6% 25.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.3%1.4%-0.9% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK69.3%56%-13.3% 83.2% -27.2%
10+ Years3.4%24.9%21.5% 9.8% 15.1%
5-10 Years4.2%7.8%3.6% 2.9% 4.9%
2-5 Years7%5.3%-1.7% 2.2% 3.1%
Less than 2 years16.1%6%-10.1% 1.9% 4.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64% 76.7% -12.7%
Italy4.2% 0.6% 3.6%
Portugal2.6% 0.5% 2.1%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland4.6% 1.3% 3.3%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Southern Asia10.9% 1.2% 9.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held10.7% 13.5% -2.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion11% 37.2% -26.2%
Christian19.6% 46.2% -26.6%
Hindu10.5% 1.7% 8.8%
Muslim40% 6.5% 33.5%
Sikh15.4% 0.9% 14.5%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Cambridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Greets Green and Lyng average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cambridge Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Greets Green and Lyng and the 96th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,700
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in B70 8HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cambridge Street are based on 70 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, B70 8HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B70 8HQ

Average Price
£156,598
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£156,598
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cambridge Street

Average Price
£167,387
Semi-Detached
£217,076
Terraced
£164,375
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cambridge Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
9 Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002020-04-16 £194,061
2 Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002019-12-12 £152,680
20 Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002019-06-18 £158,382
16 Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£88,5002017-03-10 £143,279
11 Cambridge Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002016-01-29 £155,373
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B70 8HQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in B70 8HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Student (economically inactive)47
Retired44
Looking after home or family43
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed26
Other20
Unemployed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Manufacturing38
Human health and social work activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Administrative and support service activities11
Transport and storage9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Education6
Construction5
Other4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities4
Professional, scientific and technical activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lodge Primary School
Oak Lane , B70 8PN
3out of 4 277 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lyng Primary School
Horton Street , B70 7SQ
3out of 4 513 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hanbury Primary School
2 Hanbury Road , B70 9NT
3out of 4 579 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Trinity Road South , B70 6NF
3out of 4 1,281 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Hargate Primary School
Hargate Lane , B71 1PG
4out of 4 1,292 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Kelvin Way , B70 7LE
- not rated 713 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Health Futures UTC
High Street , B70 8DJ
1out of 4 778 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
George Salter Academy
Davey Road , B70 9UW
3out of 4 1,413 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Holly Lane , B67 7JG
3out of 4 2,367 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Sandwell Academy
Halfords Lane , B71 4LG
4out of 4 2,760 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW
- not rated 880 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 696 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Sandwell Valley School
150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT
- not rated 1,880 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Meadows School
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU
3out of 4 1,999 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Regis Academy
8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA
- not rated 3,116 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sandwell Community School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
3out of 4 3,429 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
West Bromwich Leisure CentreWest Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street265 yd
Oak House MuseumOak House, Oak Road295 yd
Hall Street CafeBond Street483 yd
Na Widelcu Ltd7 Price Street536 yd
HustlersUnit 21, Mount Pleasant Street618 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The White Swan (Bar)34 Bromford Lane95 yd
The White Swan (Kitchen)34 Bromford Lane95 yd
West Bromwich Albion Supporters ClubWest Bromwich Football Support, Westbourne Road352 yd
The Prince AlbertThe Prince Albert, 101 Sams Lane470 yd
Soho OakOak Lane582 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bromford Lane Fish Bar173 Bromford Lane296 yd
Chicking2 West Gate Plaza, Moor Street344 yd
Mings Palace15 Oak Road378 yd
Brum Fish Bar105 Sams Lane470 yd
Eat Wise Takeaway103 Sams Lane470 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods PlcUnit 21, 93-94 Kings Square711 yd
FarmfoodsFarmfoods Freezer Centre, Princess Parade836 yd
Heron Frozen Foods Limited191-193 Princess Parade, High Street852 yd
Poundland36-37 Queens Square930 yd
Lidl UK GmbH373 High Street961 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
West Bromwich Leisure Centre
WEST BROMWICH LEISURE CENTRE WEST BROMWICH LEISURE CENTRE MOOR STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool214 yd
Marl Hole Park
Gads Lane
grass pitches649 yd
Hanbury Primary School
HANBURY ROAD
grass pitches695 yd
Sandwell College (Central Campus)
SPON LANE
health and fitness suite737 yd
Health Futures Utc
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite782 yd
Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed)
High Street
health and fitness suite782 yd
Pure Gym (West Bromwich)
10A 10A ASTLE PARK
health and fitness suite908 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed140 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.