Rydding Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 2HB 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 Rydding Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 2HA, B71 2HD, B71 2EU, B71 2NZ, B71 2NX, B71 2NS, B71 2NT, B71 2PA, B71 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B71 2HB 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 | 52.1% | 57.5% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 42.5% | -5.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around B71 2HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 47.8% | 46.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 31.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 50.7% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.1% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 22.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 11.7% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 18.9% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 20.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 11.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 80.3% | 62.3% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 90.3% | 83.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 83.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydding Lane was 115.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Hateley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rydding Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath and the 273rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 154.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Rydding Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-29 | £320,215 |
| 21 Rydding Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-30 | £228,843 |
| 45 Rydding Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-02-21 | £272,881 |
| 23 Rydding Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2018-07-13 | £191,502 |
| 31 Rydding Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £56,498 | 2018-05-11 | £76,175 |
B71 2HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B71 2HB 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Winchester Road , B71 2NZ | 2out of 4 | 167 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Primary School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Primary Academy Price Road , WS10 0EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 2,472 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 | 3,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 514 yd | |
| Di's Diner | 8 Crankhall Lane | 821 yd | |
| The New Hen & Chickens | 90 Hill Top | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gough Arms | Gough Arms, Jowetts Lane | 479 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 86 Witton Lane | 524 yd | |
| The Cottage Spring | The Cottage Spring, Crookhay Lane | 617 yd | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 66 Crankhall Lane | 911 yd | |
| The Dovecote | The Dovecote, Hill Top | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Chippy | 239a Hydes Road | 299 yd | |
| Laddi Sweets & Catering | 12 Jowetts Lane | 489 yd | |
| Dragon Kitchen | 1c Lynton Avenue | 514 yd | |
| Magic Kitchen | 169 Witton Lane | 515 yd | |
| Caprinos | 2 Jowetts Lane | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 139 Hill Top | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Hydes Road Playing Fields HYDES ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy HYDES ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Phoenix Collegiate CLARKES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 627 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.