Riding Close, West Bromwich, B71 3SG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B71 3SG 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%

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 3SG 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%

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	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Riding Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riding Close 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.

Riding Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B71 3SG, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Riding Close are based on 10 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 Riding Close, West Bromwich, B71 3SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for B71 3SG

Average Price
£431,202

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£431,202

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riding Close

Average Price
£423,244

Semi-Detached
£407,454

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£424,998

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Riding CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Riding Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2016-07-29	£309,402
10 Riding Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-09-15	£480,108
7 Riding Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£176,000	2014-08-01	£337,996
9 Riding Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2003-02-28	£505,064
11 Riding Close, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2002-11-14	£422,516

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B71 3SG

Employment

B71 3SG 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	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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN	4out of 4	3,355 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY	- not rated	4,894 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX	- not rated	4,991 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollyhedge Primary School Connor Road , B71 3DJ	- not rated	439 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlemont Junior and Infant School Willett Road , B71 3DL	- not rated	439 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennyhill Primary School Hollyhedge Road , B71 3BU	3out of 4	513 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stanway Road , B71 1RP	- not rated	1,223 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hall Green Primary School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ	3out of 4	1,435 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR	- not rated	1,233 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	3out of 4	1,562 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	- not rated	1,573 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Foundation Business, Enterprise & Sports College Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	- not rated	2,223 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	3out of 4	2,245 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,213 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	1,251 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	1,255 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB	- not rated	2,037 yd	Other independent special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	3out of 4	2,223 yd	Free schools special	No	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
Beans	114 Hollyhedge Road		521 yd
The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)	Smithmoor Crescent		642 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Spinney	The Spinney, Smithmoor Crescent	379 yd
Charlemont Bowling Club	44-46 Charlemont Road	477 yd
The Royal Oak	Royal Oak, 14 Newton Street	566 yd
Crown & Anchor	79 Hollyhedge Road	589 yd
Curry N Grill House	Stone Cross Hotel, 178 Walsall Road	998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hollyhedge Road Fish Bar	124 Hollyhedge Road	524 yd
Godfather Pizza	316 Beaconview Road	735 yd
Grill N Grub	306 Beaconview Road	735 yd
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway	318 Beaconview Road	735 yd
Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House Ltd	88 Walsall Road	821 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Midcounties Co-op	118 Hollyhedge Road		524 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields HOPKINS DRIVE	grass pitches	626 yd
Charlemont Playing Fields MEADOW AVENUE	grass pitches	634 yd
Bustleholme Playing Fields Charlemont Road	grass pitches	647 yd
Churchfields Playing Fields Newton Road	grass pitches	813 yd
F.C Premier RAY HALL LANE	grass pitches	813 yd
Birmingham County Fa Headquarters RAY HALL LANE	grass pitches	1,072 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	86.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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