Princess Grove is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 2DS 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 Princess Grove, West Bromwich, B71 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 2DW, B71 2DL, B71 2DN, B71 2DP, B71 2DG, B71 3HJ, B71 3JD, B71 2DR, B71 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B71 2DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 54.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 45.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 24.2% | 26.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 41% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20.9% | 19.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -28.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 38.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 25.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Bad health | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 2DS this area, 49.4% 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 | 65.2% | 49.4% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 31.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 4% | 15.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 81.9% | -13.0% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 95.8% | 82.6% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 82.6% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Grove was 214.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.3% higher than the Hateley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Grove has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath and the 86th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Princess Grove, West Bromwich, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-02-22 | £110,219 |
| 71 Princess Grove, West Bromwich, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-06-08 | £83,313 |
| 92 Princess Grove, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-12-08 | £210,306 |
| 96 Princess Grove, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-08-30 | £161,563 |
| 97 Princess Grove, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-07-26 | £146,875 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B71 2DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 5,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyhedge Primary School Connor Road , B71 3DJ | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlemont Junior and Infant School Willett Road , B71 3DL | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennyhill Primary School Hollyhedge Road , B71 3BU | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Primary School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Junior School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | - not rated | 1,383 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 | 3,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans | 114 Hollyhedge Road | 455 yd | |
| Di's Diner | 8 Crankhall Lane | 881 yd | |
| Mommas Cafe | 1a Lynton Avenue | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor | 79 Hollyhedge Road | 578 yd | |
| Charlemont Bowling Club | 44-46 Charlemont Road | 622 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 14 Newton Street | 700 yd | |
| Curry N Grill House | Stone Cross Hotel, 178 Walsall Road | 787 yd | |
| The Spinney | The Spinney, Smithmoor Crescent | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House Ltd | 88 Walsall Road | 430 yd | |
| Cantonese House | 90 Walsall Road | 430 yd | |
| Hollyhedge Road Fish Bar | 124 Hollyhedge Road | 452 yd | |
| The Daily Chippy | 159b Heath Lane | 510 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 157 Heath Lane | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-op | 118 Hollyhedge Road | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Collegiate CLARKES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Churchfields Playing Fields Newton Road | grass pitches | 900 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.