Area Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B71 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B71 postcode area.

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Population

33,515

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,940 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B71's 54% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £189k. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.

home £189,033 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 is a postcode district in Sandwell, West Midlands, covering 683 active and 107 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B71 (36%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (14%). A further 13% of the district is made up of an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes B71 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B71 are around £189k, down 15.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B71 at 309 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B71 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.4%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4895
Vehicle crime971
Criminal damage and arson820
Public order761
Burglary565

school Local Schools

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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Onestop
  • 4 Community Trust Trading as J's Food Pantry
  • AA Stores Grafton Road
  • Agewell CIC
  • Barry's News
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Cagney's Pizza|BBQ|Grill
  • Sandwell Park Golf Club
  • Charlemont Bowling Club
  • Crown & Anchor
  • Curry N Grill House
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Black Country Chippy
  • Bun & Shake
  • Cantonese House
  • Caprinos
  • China Garden
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Deaf Centre - Sign Cafe
  • Desserlo
  • Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)
  • Di's Diner
  • Hallam Restaurant
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op