Hopkins Drive is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 3RT 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 Hopkins Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 3RS, B71 3RP, B71 3RX, B71 3RR, B71 3RQ, B71 3RY, B71 3RG, B71 3RW, B71 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B71 3RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.1% | 48.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 30.5% | 29.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 54.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 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 | 45.4% | 40.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 40.6% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.2% | 21% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 30.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.8% | 23.6% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 20.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65.9% | 58.6% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 83.5% | 80.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 83.3% | 80.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.6% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopkins Drive was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopkins Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 68th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hopkins Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-22 | £312,057 |
| 39 Hopkins Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-02-15 | £392,547 |
| 61 Hopkins Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-06-20 | £355,117 |
| 18 Hopkins Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-02-11 | £384,201 |
| 37 Hopkins Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-12-02 | £395,921 |
B71 3RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,464 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 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlemont Junior and Infant School Willett Road , B71 3DL | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennyhill Primary School Hollyhedge Road , B71 3BU | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stanway Road , B71 1RP | - not rated | 807 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Valley Primary School Dagger Lane , B71 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 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 | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland CBSO Academy 1 Providence Place , B70 8SZ | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 2,183 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 | 2,823 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 | 1,136 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,372 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 | 479 yd | |
| The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen) | Smithmoor Crescent | 1,004 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 91 All Saints Way | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 14 Newton Street | 166 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor | 79 Hollyhedge Road | 252 yd | |
| Charlemont Bowling Club | 44-46 Charlemont Road | 622 yd | |
| The Spinney | The Spinney, Smithmoor Crescent | 709 yd | |
| The Lewisham | Dartmouth Golf Club, Vale Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyhedge Road Fish Bar | 124 Hollyhedge Road | 483 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House Ltd | 88 Walsall Road | 864 yd | |
| Cantonese House | 90 Walsall Road | 864 yd | |
| Miss Li Kitchen | 2 Parsonage Street | 953 yd | |
| Subway Midlands Limited | 8 Parsonage Street | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-op | 118 Hollyhedge Road | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Playing Fields Newton Road | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields HOPKINS DRIVE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Dartmouth Golf Club Vale Street | golf | 825 yd |
| Charlemont Playing Fields MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Bustleholme Playing Fields Charlemont Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.