Church Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 1BU 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 Church Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 1NL, B71 1NN, B71 1ER, B71 1NY, B71 1BX, B71 1EP, B71 1BY, B71 1NX, B71 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B71 1BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51.9% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48.1% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 41.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 51% | 46.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 32.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 B71 1BU this area, 33.5% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 33.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 65.4% | 52.6% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 82.5% | 71.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 15.5% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 71.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 14.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 58th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 466th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2021-08-31 | £243,316 |
| 101 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-03-18 | £204,234 |
| 105 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2017-11-24 | £275,163 |
| 111 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-06-11 | £281,023 |
| 107 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-11-09 | £259,440 |
The percentage of student residents living in B71 1BU 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 4,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Close Junior and Infant School Kent Close , Off Denbigh Drive B71 2SL | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Junior School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Infant School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top High School Hill Top , B70 0RX | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Collegiate Academy Claypit Lane , B70 9UW | - not rated | 1,051 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 | 2,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Diner | 13-15 Vicarage Road | 599 yd | |
| Little Miss | 5a Carters Green | 842 yd | |
| Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda | 385 High Street | 897 yd | |
| The Shaftesbury Casino | The Shaftesbury Casino, 377 High Street | 897 yd | |
| Cielo | YMCA Black Country Group, 38 Carters Green | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's Head | Queens Head, 101 Church Lane | 1 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 75 Old Meeting Street | 502 yd | |
| Merry Go Round | The Merry Go Round, Garratt Street | 574 yd | |
| The Sow Bar and Grill | 26 Hill Top | 826 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | The Wheatsheaf, 379 High Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Bar | 17 Vicarage Road | 599 yd | |
| Lucky Penny Fish & Chips | 19 Vicarage Road | 599 yd | |
| Big John's | 1b Dudley Street | 823 yd | |
| Chulo Authentic Nepalese Flavours | 5 Carters Green | 842 yd | |
| Carters Green Fish Bar | 7 Carters Green | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Tildasley Street | 694 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 373 High Street | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School WILFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Hargate Primary School HARGATE LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Ymca (West Bromwich) JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| George Salter Academy DAVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Phoenix Collegiate CLARKES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.