Sandwell Demographic
Latest official statistics for Sandwell
Sandwell is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in West Midlands, home to 353,860 residents with a density of 4,135 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 14.5% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.6 years (-4.1 above) the UK average.
Population353,860▲ 4,026 (1.2%)
Area86 km²
Density4,135
Median Age36.6-4.1 on UK avg age
Female178,78350.5%
Male175,07749.5%
Births4,5591.3%
Deaths3,1080.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 14.5%
Religion share in Sandwell
Ethnic official statistics in Sandwell
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 57.2% |
Asian | 25.8% |
Black | 8.7% |
Mixed | 4.3% |
Other Group | 4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Sandwell
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.6% |
Never Married | 39.4% |
Divorced | 7.9% |
Widowed | 6.4% |
Separated | 2.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Sandwell
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 53.7% |
Social Rented | 26.6% |
Private Rented | 18.6% |
Rent Free | 0.6% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Sandwell
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 80% |
Disabled Limited | 10.1% |
Disabled Lot | 9.9% |
| Total | 100% |