Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Sandwell

Sandwell (E08000028) is a local authority district in West Midlands. The district's population of 341,900 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 28th largest in England and Wales. Sandwell saw a population increase of 11.0% from 2011.

Demographic data for Sandwell

Population

341,900
people in 2021
28th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+11.0%
more people than 2011
49th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Sandwell
  • England and Wales
+11%
1981
2021

Density

3,996
people per square km
43rd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Sandwell
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Sandwell
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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