Vicarage Road is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 1AQ is located in the Hateley Heath 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 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, B71 1AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 1AW, B71 1AJ, B71 1AG, B71 1HH, B71 1AT, B71 1AH, B71 1HF, B71 1QS, B71 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B71 1AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.5% | 39.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 45.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 23.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 28.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.8% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 20% | 23.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 20.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 49.5% | 37.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 79.3% | 70.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 70.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18.7% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 2.1% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 24.3% | 0.9% | 23.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Hateley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath and the 366th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-02-28 | £255,707 |
| 46 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-09-16 | £179,708 |
| 58 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-10-04 | £132,374 |
| 60 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-02-10 | £185,123 |
| 58 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-09-09 | £119,559 |
The percentage of student residents living in B71 1AQ 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School Wilford Road , B71 1QN | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stanway Road , B71 1RP | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Valley Primary School Dagger Lane , B71 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Diner | 13-15 Vicarage Road | 156 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 91 All Saints Way | 402 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Main Receiption | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 626 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 626 yd | |
| Hallam Restaurant | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 190 All Saints Way | 324 yd | |
| The Lewisham | Dartmouth Golf Club, Vale Street | 714 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queens Head, 101 Church Lane | 724 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor | 79 Hollyhedge Road | 873 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 14 Newton Street | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Bar | 17 Vicarage Road | 156 yd | |
| Lucky Penny Fish & Chips | 19 Vicarage Road | 156 yd | |
| Ciao Italia | 6 Parsonage Street | 395 yd | |
| Miss Li Kitchen | 2 Parsonage Street | 399 yd | |
| Subway Midlands Limited | 8 Parsonage Street | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints C Of E Primary School WILFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Dartmouth Golf Club Vale Street | golf | 716 yd |
| Churchfields Playing Fields Newton Road | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Phoenix Collegiate CLARKES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Hargate Primary School HARGATE LANE | grass pitches | 1,034 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.