We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Mayer's Green in Sandwell 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 Mayer's Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Mayer's Green and Sandwell? Is Mayer's Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Mayer's Green and Sandwell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Mayer's Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 41.2 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 58.8 of Mayer's Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Sandwell | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| West Midlands | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Mayer's Green has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Mayer's Green compared to other wards in Sandwell
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton (Sandwell) | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2 | Old Warley | 68.33% | 31.67% |
| 3 | Great Barr with Yew Tree | 66.37% | 33.63% |
| 4 | Charlemont with Grove Vale | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 5 | Bristnall | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 6 | Tividale | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 7 | Rowley (Sandwell) | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 8 | Blackheath (Sandwell) | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 9 | Abbey (Sandwell) | 58.36% | 41.64% |
| 10 | Oldbury | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 11 | Wednesbury South | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 12 | Wednesbury North | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 13 | Cradley Heath and Old Hill | 52.34% | 47.66% |
| 14 | Friar Park | 52.25% | 47.75% |
| 15 | St Pauls (Sandwell) | 52.16% | 47.84% |
| 16 | Langley | 52.02% | 47.98% |
| 17 | Great Bridge | 49.75% | 50.25% |
| 18 | Tipton Green | 48.85% | 51.15% |
| 19 | Hateley Heath | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 20 | Smethwick | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 21 | Greets Green and Lyng | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 22 | Princes End | 43.48% | 56.52% |
| 23 | West Bromwich Central | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| 24 | Soho and Victoria | 35.46% | 64.54% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Mayer's Green Health Statistics
West Bromwich Central has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | 43.2% | 34.68% | 15.03% | 5.43% | 1.66% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Mayer's Green 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwell | 6.4% | -0.3% |
| West Midlands | 5% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 47.12% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.23% |
| Unemployed | 10.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Mayer's Green?
The largest employment sector in Mayer's Green is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 19.2% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 15.73% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.9% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.53% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.43% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.16% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.83% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 7.01% |
Mayer's Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in West Bromwich Central.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Mayer's Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Mayer's Green 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
| Level | West Bromwich Central | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 30.99% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.31% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.55% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.53% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 11.94% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 23.81% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Mayer's Green & 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 Mayer's Green in the Sandwell local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| Sandwell | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| West Midlands | 84.84% | 15.17% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Mayer's Green compared to other wards in Sandwell
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soho and Victoria | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2 | St Pauls | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 3 | West Bromwich Central | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| 4 | Smethwick | 63.49% | 36.51% |
| 5 | Greets Green and Lyng | 64.01% | 35.99% |
| 6 | Oldbury | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 7 | Wednesbury South | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 8 | Hateley Heath | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 9 | Abbey | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 10 | Newton | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 11 | Great Bridge | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 12 | Tipton Green | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 13 | Langley | 80% | 20% |
| 14 | Charlemont with Grove Vale | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 15 | Bristnall | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 16 | Great Barr with Yew Tree | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 17 | Old Warley | 84.11% | 15.9% |
| 18 | Tividale | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 19 | Wednesbury North | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 20 | Princes End | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 21 | Cradley Heath and Old Hill | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 22 | Blackheath | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 23 | Friar Park | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 24 | Rowley | 90.77% | 9.23% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Mayer's Green and Sandwell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Sandwell including Mayer's Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
