Pennyhill Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 3RN is located in the Charlemont with Grove Vale 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 Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 3RW, B71 3RR, B71 3BS, B71 3BT, B71 3DP, B71 3AE, B71 3RP, B71 3RL, B71 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B71 3RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 3RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 28.4% | 31.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 52.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 45.9% | 39.6% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 40% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 21% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 29.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 17.6% | 23% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 19.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71% | 60.9% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 88.3% | 86% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 85.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 20.4% | 0.9% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennyhill Lane was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennyhill Lane has the 40th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 259th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-06-30 | £373,839 |
| 5 Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £236,950 | 2016-06-10 | £398,166 |
| 3 Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2014-07-31 | £319,313 |
| 9 Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-07-04 | £489,852 |
| 9 Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1997-09-29 | £467,083 |
B71 3RN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlemont Junior and Infant School Willett Road , B71 3DL | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennyhill Primary School Hollyhedge Road , B71 3BU | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stanway Road , B71 1RP | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Primary School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | - not rated | 1,960 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 | 2,909 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 | 913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans | 114 Hollyhedge Road | 288 yd | |
| The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen) | Smithmoor Crescent | 950 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 91 All Saints Way | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor | 79 Hollyhedge Road | 110 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 14 Newton Street | 174 yd | |
| Charlemont Bowling Club | 44-46 Charlemont Road | 486 yd | |
| The Spinney | The Spinney, Smithmoor Crescent | 657 yd | |
| The Lewisham | Dartmouth Golf Club, Vale Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyhedge Road Fish Bar | 124 Hollyhedge Road | 292 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House Ltd | 88 Walsall Road | 666 yd | |
| Cantonese House | 90 Walsall Road | 666 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 120 Beverley Road | 790 yd | |
| Doreen's Kitchen | 118 Beverley Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-op | 118 Hollyhedge Road | 292 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Playing Fields Newton Road | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields HOPKINS DRIVE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Dartmouth Golf Club Vale Street | golf | 925 yd |
| Charlemont Playing Fields MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Bustleholme Playing Fields Charlemont Road | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.