Church Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 1BY is located in the West Bromwich Central 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 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 1BX, B71 1NP, B71 1NN, B71 1NR, B71 1BU, B71 1DB, B71 1NS, B71 1NL, B71 1NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B71 1BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B71 1BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 48.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 33.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 42.5% | 52.1% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 29.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.1% | 25.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 25.4% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 65.7% | 45.7% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 87.1% | 73.9% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 74.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 77.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Hateley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath and the 458th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2021-09-29 | £222,715 |
| 116 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-02-22 | £228,630 |
| 108 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-03-19 | £222,090 |
| 126 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2018-01-09 | £204,938 |
| 126 Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-06-25 | £219,436 |
The percentage of student residents living in B71 1BY 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 | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Wilford Road , B71 1QN | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargate Primary School Hargate Lane , B71 1PG | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryders Green Primary School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 1,307 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,679 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 | 2,241 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 | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 3,085 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 | 773 yd | |
| Little Miss | 5a Carters Green | 835 yd | |
| Cielo | YMCA Black Country Group, 38 Carters Green | 871 yd | |
| Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda | 385 High Street | 912 yd | |
| The Shaftesbury Casino | The Shaftesbury Casino, 377 High Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's Head | Queens Head, 101 Church Lane | 179 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House, 75 Old Meeting Street | 388 yd | |
| Merry Go Round | The Merry Go Round, Garratt Street | 588 yd | |
| The Sow Bar and Grill | 26 Hill Top | 668 yd | |
| The Ridgacre | New Gas Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big John's | 1b Dudley Street | 749 yd | |
| Chow Bar | 17 Vicarage Road | 773 yd | |
| Lucky Penny Fish & Chips | 19 Vicarage Road | 773 yd | |
| Chulo Authentic Nepalese Flavours | 5 Carters Green | 835 yd | |
| Carters Green Fish Bar | 7 Carters Green | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Tildasley Street | 604 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 373 High Street | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School WILFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Ymca (West Bromwich) JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| George Salter Academy DAVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Hargate Primary School HARGATE LANE | grass pitches | 985 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.