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.
HALL CRESCENT, B71 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL CRESCENT, B71 1BS.
328
38
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
All Saints CofE Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Hateley Heath Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hargate Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
George Salter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B711BS · Data under Open Government Licence