11 important facts

Area insights about Sandwell, local authority district

Locals say

7.7Good area

Local architecture / Beauty
5.5
Green spaces
7.8
Prosperity
6.3
Safety
7.0
High street / Retail amenities
8.5
Transport links
8.5
Local community
8.5
Schools
8.5
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Highlights from resident reviews

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  • "Safe and well-looking area"
  • "Road noise present but overall peaceful"
  • "Many restaurants nearby, convenient for dining"
  • "Easy access to shops and supermarket"
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Data says

Income

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Includes low-income areas and areas of average wealth 2/10 - 5/10

Deprivation

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Composed of non-deprived areas by 4%

Professional occupations

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Low % of managerial, administrative, and professional occupations 1/10

Residents with degrees

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Low % of residents are degree-educated or similar 1/10

Medium crime rate 5/10

Demographics

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Main ethnic group
White British 52%
Main religion
Christian 40%
Main age band
Aged under 20 27%
Main household type
Families with young children 30%
Sandwell (LAD)
Average for West Midlands

Noise

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  • 58.4% of the area is affected by Traffic noise

Transport

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The area is served by the transport links:

  • National Rail
    • Avanti West Coast
    • Chiltern Railways
    • Transport for Wales
    • West Midlands Trains

Outside London, only National Rail stations are included

124 mainstream schools

  • Outstanding: 12 schools or 10%
  • Good: 94 schools or 76%
  • Primary schools: 95 (10 Outstanding, 74 Good)
  • Secondary schools: 26 (1 Outstanding, 18 Good)
  • State-funded: 113 schools or 91%
  • Private: 5 schools or 4%

Flood risk

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Contains areas that are at risk of flood

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