Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, B71 2PZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B71 2PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	52.1%	52.9%	0.8%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	47.9%	47.1%	-0.8%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of B71 2PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.2%	30.8%	1.6%	37.9%	-7.1%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	52.3%	-3.6%	44.2%	8.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	4.3%	4.5%	0.2%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	7.5%	10.1%	2.6%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	41%	45%	4.0%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	40.5%	34.8%	-5.7%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	11.1%	16.6%	5.5%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	2.6%	0.5%	-2.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 2PZ this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.3%	29.5%	3.2%	18.2%	11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	12.7%	2.0%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	10.7%	-5.7%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	0.4%	4.5%	4.1%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	11%	-0.7%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	23.7%	0.2%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	11%	7.8%	-3.2%	2.8%	5.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	33.9%	35.3%	1.4%	3.1%	32.2%
Pakistani	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2%	0.5%	-1.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	4.3%	5.1%	0.8%	2.5%	2.6%
Black Caribbean	6.3%	4.1%	-2.2%	1.0%	3.1%
Other Black	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	0.9%	2.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	45%	38.6%	-6.4%	81.4%	-42.8%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	2.6%	11.3%	8.7%	1.6%	9.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.3% 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	68.7%	62.3%	-6.4%	83.2%	-20.9%
European Union	6.6%	8.2%	1.6%	6.1%	2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	4.8%	5.1%	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	16.8%	22.3%	5.5%	5.6%	16.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	68.7%	62.1%	-6.6%	83.2%	-21.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	23.5%	22.9%	9.8%	13.7%
5-10 Years	8%	6.9%	-1.1%	2.9%	4.0%
2-5 Years	5.4%	4.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	2.7%
Less than 2 years	17.4%	2.6%	-14.8%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.5%	76.7%	-15.2%
France	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Italy	3.3%	0.6%	2.7%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	6.2%	1.3%	4.9%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Middle East	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Southern Asia	7.4%	1.2%	6.2%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18%	37.2%	-19.2%
Christian	33.9%	46.2%	-12.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	6.2%	1.7%	4.5%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Sikh	31.6%	0.9%	30.7%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Francis Ward Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Ward Close was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Francis Ward Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 136 local areas in Great Bridge and the 225th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B71 2PZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Francis Ward Close are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, B71 2PZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B71 2PZ

Average Price
£208,745

Semi-Detached
£217,812

Terraced
£81,803

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Francis Ward Close

Average Price
£224,905

Semi-Detached
£222,313

Terraced
£224,790

Detached
£326,398

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£212,586

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Francis Ward CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-02-05	£158,051
10 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2024-02-02	£235,769
44 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-08-31	£223,125
14 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-04-30	£209,735
18 Francis Ward Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£168,500	2020-03-31	£213,221

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B71 2PZ

Employment

B71 2PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	33
Looking after home or family	23
Student (economically inactive)	20
Self-Employed	13
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	35
Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	11
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	3,041 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN	4out of 4	3,777 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ	- not rated	3,919 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	5,100 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorlands Primary School Winchester Road , B71 2NZ	3out of 4	790 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary Academy Addison Terrace , WS10 9AR	3out of 4	930 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Addison Terrace , WS10 7AL	- not rated	930 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST	- not rated	1,040 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST	- not rated	1,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Top High School Hill Top , B70 0RX	- not rated	776 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	3out of 4	1,093 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	- not rated	1,093 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	- not rated	1,398 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	3out of 4	1,408 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW	- not rated	3,817 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	1,652 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	1,656 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	3out of 4	2,216 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ	- not rated	2,360 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Hen & Chickens	90 Hill Top	675 yd
Rayhan's Cafe	31 New Street	779 yd
New Street Cafe	New Street Cafe, New Street	779 yd
Aashiqs	15 Holyhead Road	853 yd
The Kesar	52 Lower High Street	1,015 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dovecote	The Dovecote, Hill Top	329 yd
The Cottage Spring	The Cottage Spring, Crookhay Lane	384 yd
Three Horseshoes	Three Horseshoes, 86 Witton Lane	601 yd
MJ's Bar	38 Bridge Street	609 yd
Hen and Chickens	90 Hill Top	685 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Trident Fish and Chips	44 Witton Lane	333 yd
Hill Top Fish Bar	102A Hill Top	539 yd
Five Star Pizza	104 Hill Top	539 yd
Enjoy's Pizza	123 Hill Top	640 yd
Magic Kitchen	169 Witton Lane	743 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food Store	139 Hill Top		486 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ripped Fitness Gym Uk UNIT 7 UNIT 7 WODEN ROAD SOUTH	health and fitness suite	403 yd
Moorlands Primary School WINCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	790 yd
Hydes Road Playing Fields HYDES ROAD	grass pitches	879 yd
St. Johns C Of E Primary Academy Lower High Street	grass pitches	952 yd
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy HYDES ROAD	grass pitches	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.