Kesteven Road is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 1JQ 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 Kesteven Road, West Bromwich, B71 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 1JF, B71 1JZ, B71 2BS, B71 1AU, B71 1JE, B71 1JD, B71 1BF, B71 1AL, B71 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B71 1JQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 57.5% | 7.3% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 42.5% | -7.3% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
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 | 47.4% | 37.7% | -9.7% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 10% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 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 | 37.2% | 38.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 1JQ this area, 33.9% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 33.9% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 15.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.5% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 19.9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 16.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.6% | 63.5% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -17.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 75.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 13.8% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 76.1% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 76.7% | -31.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 39.5% | 13.5% | 26.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kesteven Road was 289.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.5% higher than the Hateley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kesteven Road has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath and the 45th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Kesteven Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2023-11-17 | £182,400 |
| 31 Kesteven Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-02-16 | £202,100 |
| 29 Kesteven Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-03-24 | £200,476 |
| 25 Kesteven Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2016-06-24 | £233,641 |
| 31 Kesteven Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-12-10 | £206,561 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Close Junior and Infant School Kent Close , Off Denbigh Drive B71 2SL | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Junior School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Infant School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 650 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 | 99 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top High School Hill Top , B70 0RX | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mommas Cafe | 1a Lynton Avenue | 264 yd | |
| Harry's Diner | 13-15 Vicarage Road | 822 yd | |
| The New Hen & Chickens | 90 Hill Top | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gough Arms | Gough Arms, Jowetts Lane | 470 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 86 Witton Lane | 750 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queens Head, 101 Church Lane | 899 yd | |
| The Cottage Spring | The Cottage Spring, Crookhay Lane | 967 yd | |
| Hen and Chickens | 90 Hill Top | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos | 2 Jowetts Lane | 222 yd | |
| Dragon Kitchen | 1c Lynton Avenue | 264 yd | |
| Laddi Sweets & Catering | 12 Jowetts Lane | 271 yd | |
| The Daily Chippy | 159b Heath Lane | 313 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 157 Heath Lane | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 139 Hill Top | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Collegiate CLARKES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Moorlands Primary School WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School WILFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 857 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.