B71 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 0.2km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
B71 1AN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B71 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00050315 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AN.
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£ 37,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1AN 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.
Area Character
B71 1AN has a highly multicultural community character — 57% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1AN. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B71 1AN is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Hargate Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
Sandwell Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Halfway House1.0 km
- The Lewisham0.7 km
- The Old Crown1.0 km
- Merry Go Round0.9 km
- The Coach and Horses0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Uppals News & Booze0.4 km
- Church Lane Local0.3 km
- M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.3 km
- Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.5 km
- Onestop0.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.5 km
- Hallam Restaurant0.5 km
- Harry's Diner0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Miss Li Kitchen0.4 km
- Subway Midlands Limited0.4 km
- Lucky's Plaice0.4 km
- The Daily Chippy0.7 km
- Chow Bar0.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
- Bescot Stadium3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B711AN · Data under Open Government Licence