Stoney Lane is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B71 4ER is located in the West Bromwich Central 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 Stoney Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B71 4ES, B71 4EP, B71 4HD, B71 4EX, B71 4FE, B71 4EW, B71 4EE, B71 4HF, B71 4HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B71 4ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.1% | 53.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 35.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 7.4% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (49.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 24.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -24.0% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 24.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 26.8% | 29.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 16.8% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 19% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 15.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 4ER this area, 42.5% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.6% | 42.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 24.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 17.4% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 70.9% | 64.8% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 79.9% | 65% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 15.3% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 15.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 65.2% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.4% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 3.4% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 9.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoney Lane was 429.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 413.0% higher than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoney Lane has the highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 24th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 343.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Stoney Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-10-28 | £279,864 |
| 39 Stoney Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,150 | 2022-05-05 | £73,819 |
| 25 Stoney Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-04-29 | £307,377 |
| 5 Stoney Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-20 | £439,682 |
| 7 Stoney Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2016-12-07 | £7,196 |
B71 4ER 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallam Junior School Dagger Lane , B71 4BU | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Valley Primary School Dagger Lane , B71 4BU | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargate Primary School Hargate Lane , B71 1PG | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V Primary School Beeches Road , B70 6JA | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant and Nursery School Beeches Road , B70 6JA | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland CBSO Academy 1 Providence Place , B70 8SZ | - not rated | 513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Biomedical Utc 350 High Street , B70 8DJ | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Centre - Sign Cafe | Summer Street | 243 yd | |
| Lucarelli Restaurant | 58-60 Seager Street | 252 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Main Receiption | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 373 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 373 yd | |
| Hallam Restaurant | Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | 49 Stoney Lane | 170 yd | |
| The Crown & Cushion | Crown And Cushion, 2 Lloyd Street | 315 yd | |
| The Old Crown | 56 Sandwell Road | 649 yd | |
| The Interceptor | Unit 8 New Square | 651 yd | |
| Dartmouth Central Club | Dartmouth Central Club, Devonshire Drive | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 15b New Square | 651 yd | |
| SKVP West Bromwich | Unit 1, 15 New Square | 697 yd | |
| Miss Li Kitchen | 2 Parsonage Street | 718 yd | |
| Subway Midlands Limited | 8 Parsonage Street | 718 yd | |
| Lucky's Plaice | 14 Parsonage Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 36-37 Queens Square | 816 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 373 High Street | 943 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 191-193 Princess Parade, High Street | 955 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 21, 93-94 Kings Square | 981 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods Freezer Centre, Princess Parade | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargate Primary School HARGATE LANE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Pure Gym (West Bromwich) 10A 10A ASTLE PARK | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Dartmouth Golf Club Vale Street | golf | 780 yd |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School WILFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 875 yd |
| King George Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS SALTERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Health Futures Utc HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 933 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.