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Gads Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 8QU 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 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, B70 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B70 8QT, B70 8QP, B70 8HW, B70 8QS, B70 8HN, B70 8QW, B70 9NZ, B70 8QR, B70 9NT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B70 8QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%50.7%0.0% 51.0% -0.3%
Male49.3%49.3%0.0% 49.0% 0.3%

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)
Single31%34.8%3.8% 37.9% -3.1%
Married: Opposite sex51.5%47.6%-3.9% 44.2% 3.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.2%1.5%-0.7% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced7.7%7.5%-0.2% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed7.7%7.9%0.2% 6.1% 1.8%

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 health45.4%49.9%4.5% 48.4% 1.5%
Good health32.9%30.6%-2.3% 33.6% -3.0%
Fair health16.7%14.3%-2.4% 12.7% 1.6%
Bad health2.8%3.9%1.1% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health2.2%1.4%-0.8% 1.2% 0.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications42.3%25.9%-16.4% 18.2% 7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.3%16.9%1.6% 9.6% 7.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.5%12%-1.5% 13.4% -1.4%
Apprenticeship2.6%3%0.4% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.7%14.7%7.0% 16.9% -2.2%
Degree or Similar12%23.7%11.7% 33.8% -10.1%
Other6.6%3.8%-2.8% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.9% 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)
Bangladeshi9.7%12.2%2.5% 1.1% 11.1%
Indian14.2%18%3.8% 3.1% 14.9%
Pakistani4.5%10.2%5.7% 2.7% 7.5%
Other Asian0.6%2.8%2.2% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African0%3.6%3.6% 2.5% 1.1%
Black Caribbean1.9%5%3.1% 1.0% 4.0%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%4.4%3.8% 0.8% 3.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%1.4%0.0% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other1.7%0.8%-0.9% 0.8% 0.0%
White64.3%34.9%-29.4% 81.4% -46.5%
Other1.1%6.1%5.0% 1.6% 4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.9% 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 Kingdom83.8%68.9%-14.9% 83.2% -14.3%
European Union1.9%5.5%3.6% 6.1% -0.6%
Africa0.3%3.3%3.0% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia12.5%19.6%7.1% 5.6% 14.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%2.2%0.8% 1.3% 0.9%
British Overseas0%0.6%0.6% 0.0% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.6%69.1%-14.5% 83.2% -14.1%
10+ Years1.9%17.4%15.5% 9.8% 7.6%
5-10 Years1.4%5.5%4.1% 2.9% 2.6%
2-5 Years1.4%5.2%3.8% 2.2% 3.0%
Less than 2 years11.7%2.8%-8.9% 1.9% 0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.3% 76.7% -8.4%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Italy2.8% 0.6% 2.2%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Romania1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
Central and Western Africa1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia6.1% 1.2% 4.9%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
No passport held13.2% 13.5% -0.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion11% 37.2% -26.2%
Christian33.5% 46.2% -12.7%
Hindu5.2% 1.7% 3.5%
Muslim28.3% 6.5% 21.8%
Sikh11.5% 0.9% 10.6%
Other religion3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Gads Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gads Lane was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gads Lane has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 384th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,200
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B70 8QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gads Lane are based on 25 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 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, B70 8QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for B70 8QU

Average Price
£273,341
Semi-Detached
£288,280
Terraced
£265,871
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gads Lane

Average Price
£235,363
Semi-Detached
£226,544
Terraced
£235,944
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£353,037

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gads LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
58 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£145,0002021-12-20 £168,465
64 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002015-10-16 £285,324
52 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£159,9502010-12-15 £311,326
58 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£127,0002007-08-01 £209,852
66 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002006-07-12 £299,242
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B70 8QU

Employment

B70 8QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Retired45
Part-Time Employee32
Looking after home or family28
Self-Employed23
Student (economically inactive)18
Unemployed9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Other5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities19
Construction17
Manufacturing16
Transport and storage15
Education15
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities6
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hanbury Primary School
2 Hanbury Road , B70 9NT
3out of 4 99 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lodge Primary School
Oak Lane , B70 8PN
3out of 4 533 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ryders Green Primary School
Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ
3out of 4 890 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lyng Primary School
Horton Street , B70 7SQ
3out of 4 1,040 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hargate Primary School
Hargate Lane , B71 1PG
4out of 4 1,477 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Health Futures UTC
High Street , B70 8DJ
1out of 4 982 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
George Salter Academy
Davey Road , B70 9UW
3out of 4 1,058 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Kelvin Way , B70 7LE
- not rated 1,078 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Lower City Road , B69 2HE
3out of 4 2,315 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Holly Lane , B67 7JG
3out of 4 2,828 yd Foundation school No 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 1,440 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dudley College of Technology
The Broadway , DY1 4AS
- not rated 5,378 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 959 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Meadows School
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU
3out of 4 1,558 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sandwell Valley School
150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT
- not rated 2,453 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Dudley Port School
Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR
- not rated 2,947 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sandwell Community School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
3out of 4 3,420 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
Oak House MuseumOak House, Oak Road282 yd
Brandon Way CafeUnit 1, Brandon Way Industrial Estate, Brandon Way537 yd
West Bromwich Leisure CentreWest Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street758 yd
Na Widelcu Ltd7 Price Street899 yd
CieloYMCA Black Country Group, 38 Carters Green947 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Yew TreeThe Yew Tree, Albion Road201 yd
Royal Naval Association Club108 Bull Lane372 yd
Soho OakOak Lane376 yd
The VineThe Vine Inn, 123 Dartmouth Street387 yd
West Bromwich Albion Supporters ClubWest Bromwich Football Support, Westbourne Road463 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bromford Lane Fish Bar173 Bromford Lane556 yd
Mings Palace15 Oak Road749 yd
Chicking2 West Gate Plaza, Moor Street845 yd
A Place to Taste33 Victoria Street885 yd
Hong Kong(464)464 High Street951 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl UK GmbH373 High Street985 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Marl Hole Park
Gads Lane
grass pitches75 yd
Hanbury Primary School
HANBURY ROAD
grass pitches182 yd
West Bromwich Leisure Centre
WEST BROMWICH LEISURE CENTRE WEST BROMWICH LEISURE CENTRE MOOR STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool705 yd
Greets Green Playing Fields
LIVING WELL STREET
grass pitches850 yd
Ymca (West Bromwich)
JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN
health and fitness suite916 yd
Health Futures Utc
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite918 yd
Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed)
High Street
health and fitness suite918 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 speed89.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

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