Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AH.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B71 1AH — age 40, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.1km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B71 1AH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00050313 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1AH. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B71 1AH has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences153
Vehicle crime39
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.3 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.7 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.9 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils1.0 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Uppals News & Booze0.3 km
  • Church Lane Local0.5 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.0 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.6 km
  • Onestop0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.6 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • The Queen's Head0.8 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.6 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.6 km
  • Beans0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.3 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.3 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.3 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.5 km
  • Chow Bar0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.2 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.3 km