Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, B71 2RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B71 2RH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	50.6%	47.7%	-2.9%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	49.4%	52.3%	2.9%	49.0%	3.3%

Partnership Status

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	45.8%	38.7%	-7.1%	37.9%	0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	34.6%	43.7%	9.1%	44.2%	-0.5%
Separated	4.2%	2.5%	-1.7%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	9.8%	11.1%	1.3%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	5.6%	4%	-1.6%	6.1%	-2.1%

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	36.3%	40.5%	4.2%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	38%	36.9%	-1.1%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	16.9%	14.8%	-2.1%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	6.3%	5.3%	-1.0%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	2.6%	2.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	1.3%

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 2RH this area, 30.7% 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 11.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.3%	30.7%	-4.6%	18.2%	12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	13.4%	-0.2%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	17.4%	2.7%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	9.6%	6.8%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	13.4%	2.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	8.4%	11.8%	3.4%	33.8%	-22.0%
Other	14%	3.7%	-10.3%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	1.1%	1.7%
Chinese	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	11.4%	15%	3.6%	3.1%	11.9%
Pakistani	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2.6%	3%	0.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Black African	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	5.4%	2.8%	-2.6%	1.0%	1.8%
Other Black	0.3%	14%	13.7%	0.5%	13.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	4%	1%	-3.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	67.4%	54.8%	-12.6%	81.4%	-26.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	1.4%	2%	0.6%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.7% 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	76.9%	74.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	-8.5%
European Union	10.3%	11.2%	0.9%	6.1%	5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	8.3%	11.7%	3.4%	5.6%	6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.9%	74.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	-8.5%
10+ Years	2.6%	15.1%	12.5%	9.8%	5.3%
5-10 Years	6%	7.7%	1.7%	2.9%	4.8%
2-5 Years	8.6%	1.8%	-6.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	6%	0.8%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.6%	76.7%	-20.1%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	5.4%	1.3%	4.1%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	4.1%	1.2%	2.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	25%	13.5%	11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	39.1%	46.2%	-7.1%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	13.3%	0.9%	12.4%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Brecknock Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecknock Road was 168.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% higher than the Hateley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brecknock Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath and the 130th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.9%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B71 2RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Brecknock Road are based on 7 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 Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, B71 2RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for B71 2RH

Average Price
£258,536

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£258,536

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brecknock Road

Average Price
£261,504

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£261,504

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brecknock Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£182,000	2019-10-10	£260,274
2 Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2013-05-28	£246,364
4 Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property	£167,250	2008-01-30	£288,693
8 Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property	£140,250	2008-01-04	£242,088
2 Brecknock Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£149,250	2007-09-03	£254,783

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B71 2RH

Employment

B71 2RH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	34
Unemployed	33
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Other	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	22
Transport and storage	14
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	8
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	4,105 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN	4out of 4	4,560 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP	- not rated	418 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST	- not rated	735 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road , Hill Top B70 0NG	4out of 4	929 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Primary School Winchester Road , B71 2NZ	2out of 4	1,170 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryders Green Primary School Claypit Lane , B70 9UJ	3out of 4	1,225 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW	3out of 4	1,026 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	2out of 4	1,172 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ	1out of 4	1,750 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	2out of 4	1,871 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR	1out of 4	2,940 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,706 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	1,742 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX	- not rated	1,857 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	- not rated	2,933 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR	4out of 4	2,940 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR	- not rated	3,039 yd	Other independent 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The New Hen & Chickens	90 Hill Top		551 yd
Mommas Cafe	1a Lynton Avenue		933 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sow Bar and Grill	26 Hill Top	159 yd
Hen and Chickens	90 Hill Top	541 yd
The Ridgacre	New Gas Street	647 yd
Halfway House	Halfway House, 75 Old Meeting Street	653 yd
The Queen's Head	Queens Head, 101 Church Lane	667 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Enjoy's Pizza	123 Hill Top	581 yd
Jerk and Juice Ltd	39 Ebenezer Street	635 yd
Hill Top Fish Bar	102A Hill Top	685 yd
Five Star Pizza	104 Hill Top	685 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	2 Harvills Hawthorn	703 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food Store	139 Hill Top		735 yd
Aldi Food Stores	Tildasley Street		853 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jesson Playing Fields MILTON STREET	grass pitches	787 yd
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School WOLSELEY ROAD	grass pitches	986 yd
George Salter Academy DAVEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	987 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	79.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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