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.
B71 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B71 postcode area.
33,515
38
£ 32,940 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hargate Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
Hall Green Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Elm Tree Primary Academy
Sandwell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Onestop
- Fizzah Group
- First 4 Wines Ltd
- Genius Gems
- Greggs
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Cagney's Pizza|BBQ|Grill
- Sandwell Park Golf Club
- Charlemont Bowling Club
- Crown & Anchor
- Curry N Grill House
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Beans
- Costa Coffee - Main Receiption
- Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department
- Deaf Centre - Sign Cafe
- Desserlo
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-op
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Black Country Chippy
- Bun & Shake
- Cantonese House
- Caprinos
- China Garden
- + 28 more
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