Is Portway in Sandwell a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Portway older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Portway and Sandwell? What is the claimant count in Portway and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Portway Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Portway residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Portway to the national average for England.
| Level | Rowley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 26.36% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.94% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.84% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.73% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.64% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.38% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Portway?
The largest employment sector in Portway is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 13.32% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.14% |
| Elementary Occupations | 12.25% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.16% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.06% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.75% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.65% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.86% |
Portway & Sandwell Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Portway in the Sandwell local area district.
Portway has a lower rate of immigrants than Sandwell, the West Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Rowley (Sandwell) | 90.77% | 9.23% |
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| Sandwell | 76.41% | 23.59% |
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| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Portway compared to other wards in Sandwell
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Soho and Victoria | 50.11% | 49.89% |
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| 2 | St Pauls | 56.33% | 43.67% |
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| 3 | West Bromwich Central | 59.43% | 40.57% |
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| 4 | Smethwick | 63.49% | 36.51% |
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| 5 | Greets Green and Lyng | 64.01% | 35.99% |
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| 6 | Oldbury | 70.78% | 29.22% |
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| 7 | Wednesbury South | 75.62% | 24.38% |
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| 8 | Hateley Heath | 75.69% | 24.31% |
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| 9 | Abbey | 75.94% | 24.06% |
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| 10 | Newton | 78.25% | 21.75% |
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| 11 | Great Bridge | 79.49% | 20.51% |
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| 12 | Tipton Green | 79.63% | 20.37% |
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| 13 | Langley | 80% | 20% |
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| 14 | Charlemont with Grove Vale | 80.53% | 19.47% |
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| 15 | Bristnall | 82.03% | 17.97% |
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| 16 | Great Barr with Yew Tree | 82.08% | 17.92% |
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| 17 | Old Warley | 84.11% | 15.9% |
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| 18 | Tividale | 85.78% | 14.22% |
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| 19 | Wednesbury North | 86.12% | 13.88% |
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| 20 | Princes End | 88.34% | 11.66% |
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| 21 | Cradley Heath and Old Hill | 89.67% | 10.33% |
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| 22 | Blackheath | 89.67% | 10.33% |
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| 23 | Friar Park | 89.98% | 10.02% |
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| 24 | Rowley | 90.77% | 9.23% |
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';Portway is ranked 24 out of 24 wards in Sandwell for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Portway Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Rowley.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Portway Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Sandwell.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Sandwell | 6.4% | -0.3% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 55.06% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.08% |
| Unemployed | 5.85% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Portway and Sandwell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Portway either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 60.37 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 39.63 of Portway residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Rowley (Sandwell) | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| Sandwell | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Portway has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.
Portway compared to other wards in Sandwell
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Newton (Sandwell) | 71.12% | 28.88% |
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| 2 | Old Warley | 68.33% | 31.67% |
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| 3 | Great Barr with Yew Tree | 66.37% | 33.63% |
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| 4 | Charlemont with Grove Vale | 64.51% | 35.49% |
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| 5 | Bristnall | 62.79% | 37.21% |
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| 6 | Tividale | 61.92% | 38.08% |
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| 7 | Rowley (Sandwell) | 60.37% | 39.63% |
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| 8 | Blackheath (Sandwell) | 59.86% | 40.14% |
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| 9 | Abbey (Sandwell) | 58.36% | 41.64% |
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| 10 | Oldbury | 54.18% | 45.82% |
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| 11 | Wednesbury South | 54.12% | 45.88% |
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| 12 | Wednesbury North | 53.49% | 46.51% |
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| 13 | Cradley Heath and Old Hill | 52.34% | 47.66% |
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| 14 | Friar Park | 52.25% | 47.75% |
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| 15 | St Pauls (Sandwell) | 52.16% | 47.84% |
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| 16 | Langley | 52.02% | 47.98% |
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| 17 | Great Bridge | 49.75% | 50.25% |
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| 18 | Tipton Green | 48.85% | 51.15% |
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| 19 | Hateley Heath | 48.22% | 51.78% |
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| 20 | Smethwick | 46.03% | 53.97% |
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| 21 | Greets Green and Lyng | 43.85% | 56.15% |
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| 22 | Princes End | 43.48% | 56.52% |
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| 23 | West Bromwich Central | 41.2% | 58.8% |
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| 24 | Soho and Victoria | 35.46% | 64.54% |
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Portway is ranked 7 out of 24 wards in Sandwell for the percentage of home owners.Portway Health Statistics
Rowley has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Rowley (Sandwell) | 43.88% | 34.81% | 14.63% | 5.12% | 1.56% |
| Sandwell | 44.86% | 34.16% | 14.35% | 5.11% | 1.53% |
| West Midlands | 46.4% | 34.38% | 13.54% | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Sandwell changed since 2011?
Sandwell residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.33% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 41.93% | 34.76% | 15.61% | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 44.86% | 34.16% | 14.35% | 5.11% | 1.53% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Portway and Sandwell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Sandwell including Portway. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abbey | 12640 |
| Blackheath | 12192 |
| Bristnall | 12266 |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 12281 |
| Cradley Heath and Old Hill | 13934 |
| Friar Park | 12735 |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 12890 |
| Great Bridge | 13533 |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 13939 |
| Hateley Heath | 15250 |
| Langley | 13957 |
| Newton | 12455 |
| Old Warley | 12256 |
| Oldbury | 15228 |
| Princes End | 13548 |
| Rowley | 12149 |
| Smethwick | 15302 |
| Soho and Victoria | 17764 |
| St Pauls | 15880 |
| Tipton Green | 14581 |
| Tividale | 12968 |
| Wednesbury North | 13175 |
| Wednesbury South | 13581 |
| West Bromwich Central | 14538 |
| Sandwell Total | 329042 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
