Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

384

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 1AW 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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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B71 1AW — 57% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 121.8% year-on-year.

home £165,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 0.1km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

Within the B71 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 121.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00050315 (shared with 7 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 1AW. 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

White / British42.9%
Asian / British Asian35.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 109,000

7 sales · Mean £ 110,200

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

B71 1AW has low crime rates — 42 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 offences163
Vehicle crime31
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.4 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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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.9 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.9 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.1 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Uppals News & Booze0.3 km
  • Church Lane Local0.4 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.2 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.5 km
  • Onestop0.1 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.6 km
  • Merry Go Round1.0 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Queen's Head0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.5 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.5 km
  • Harry's Diner0.1 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 Bar0.1 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.4 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.4 km