Edwin Phillips Drive is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 2AZ is located in the Wednesbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edwin Phillips Drive, West Bromwich, B71 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 2QP, B71 2QW, B71 2QG, B71 2AF, B71 2QL, B71 2QN, B71 2AB, B71 2AE, B71 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B71 2AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.6% | 39% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 45.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 49.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2AZ this area, 29.9% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 29.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 14.7% | 23.5% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 20.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 66.1% | 50% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 83.9% | 74.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 74.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.6% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 2.3% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 23% | 0.9% | 22.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwin Phillips Drive was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edwin Phillips Drive has the 54th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 341st highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Edwin Phillips Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-12-02 | £212,357 |
| 9 Edwin Phillips Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-15 | £176,891 |
| 52 Edwin Phillips Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2025-03-27 | £206,362 |
| 64 Edwin Phillips Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-31 | £213,533 |
| 21 Edwin Phillips Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-24 | £256,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Junior School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Infant School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top High School Hill Top , B70 0RX | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,178 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 | 1,198 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Hen & Chickens | 90 Hill Top | 419 yd | |
| Mommas Cafe | 1a Lynton Avenue | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 86 Witton Lane | 179 yd | |
| Gough Arms | Gough Arms, Jowetts Lane | 265 yd | |
| The Cottage Spring | The Cottage Spring, Crookhay Lane | 353 yd | |
| Hen and Chickens | 90 Hill Top | 419 yd | |
| The Dovecote | The Dovecote, Hill Top | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kitchen | 169 Witton Lane | 148 yd | |
| Enjoy's Pizza | 123 Hill Top | 356 yd | |
| Trident Fish and Chips | 44 Witton Lane | 368 yd | |
| Hill Top Fish Bar | 102A Hill Top | 405 yd | |
| Five Star Pizza | 104 Hill Top | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 139 Hill Top | 362 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Phoenix Collegiate CLARKES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Hydes Road Playing Fields HYDES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.