Hargate Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 1PL 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 Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 1PH, B71 1RT, B71 1EZ, B71 1EF, B71 1EG, B71 4EB, B71 1PJ, B71 1EE, B71 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B71 1PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 37.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 43.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 30.8% | 37% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 1PL this area, 32.2% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 32.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 17.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 12.2% | 5.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 21.6% | 23.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 20.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 60.8% | 50.3% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 71.8% | 64.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 20.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 64.7% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 23.3% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1.7% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 23.6% | 0.9% | 22.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hargate Lane was 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% higher than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hargate Lane has the 56th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 440th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-11-18 | £124,082 |
| 86 Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-01-15 | £167,184 |
| 80 Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-12-05 | £185,003 |
| 144 Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-04-06 | £116,643 |
| 74 Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-03-17 | £203,988 |
B71 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargate Primary School Hargate Lane , B71 1PG | 4out of 4 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Wilford Road , B71 1QN | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Valley Primary School Dagger Lane , B71 4BU | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stanway Road , B71 1RP | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V Primary School Beeches Road , B70 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 668 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,787 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 | 1,363 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 | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Main Receiption | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 450 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 450 yd | |
| Hallam Restaurant | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 450 yd | |
| Deaf Centre - Sign Cafe | Summer Street | 499 yd | |
| Lucarelli Restaurant | 58-60 Seager Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Crown | 56 Sandwell Road | 371 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 49 Stoney Lane | 417 yd | |
| The Clock House - (Pub Only) | 361 High Street | 629 yd | |
| The Clock House - Kitchen | 361 High Street | 629 yd | |
| The Crown & Cushion | Crown And Cushion, 2 Lloyd Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva la smash | 341 High Street | 629 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 357 High Street | 629 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 365 High Street | 639 yd | |
| SKVP West Bromwich | Unit 1, 15 New Square | 697 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 15b New Square | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 373 High Street | 639 yd | |
| Poundland | 36-37 Queens Square | 887 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 21, 93-94 Kings Square | 982 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 191-193 Princess Parade, High Street | 1,016 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Tildasley Street | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargate Primary School HARGATE LANE | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Pure Gym (West Bromwich) 10A 10A ASTLE PARK | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Health Futures Utc HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School WILFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Ymca (West Bromwich) JOHN LEES HOUSE JOHN LEES HOUSE CARTERS GREEN | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Dartmouth Golf Club Vale Street | golf | 973 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.