Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HALL CRESCENT, B71 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL CRESCENT, B71 1BS.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /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 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B71 1BS's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

B71 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hall Crescent, 0.5km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00050549 (shared with 10 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 1BS. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian23.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 157,500

3 sales · Mean £ 170,341

Semi-Detached

£ 161,500

2 sales · Mean £ 161,500

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

B71 1BS has low crime rates — 40 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 offences144
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order17

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.7 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.7 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.8 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.9 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Rayan Food Store1.0 km
  • Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart1.0 km
  • UK Mini Market1.0 km
  • Uppals News & Booze0.7 km
  • Church Lane Local0.0 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Shaftesbury Casino1.0 km
  • Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda1.0 km
  • Lovely Food1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Big John's1.0 km
  • Carters Green Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Grill N Shake1.0 km
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.7 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Halfway House0.7 km
  • The Old Crown1.0 km
  • Merry Go Round0.7 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Hotel1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.8 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.4 km