Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

334

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B71 1AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

home £140,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 1AJ 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.

B71 1AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00050314 (shared with 9 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 1AJ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 144,000

3 sales · Mean £ 158,666

Terraced

£ 131,000

1 sales · Mean £ 131,000

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

B71 1AJ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences148
Vehicle crime33
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 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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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils1.0 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.1 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Uppals News & Booze0.3 km
  • Church Lane Local0.5 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.1 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.5 km
  • Onestop0.2 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.6 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.6 km
  • Harry's Diner0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.3 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.3 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.3 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.6 km
  • Chow Bar0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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