B71 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hateley Heath in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1DG is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% 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. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00050548 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B71 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B71 1DG.
548
34
£ 36,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1DG 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 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1DG. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B71 1DG has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Hateley Heath Academy
The Phoenix Collegiate
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hargate Primary School
George Salter Academy
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Rayan Food Store1.0 km
- Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart1.0 km
- Uppals News & Booze0.9 km
- Church Lane Local0.2 km
- M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Big John's1.0 km
- Carters Green Fish Bar1.0 km
- Miss Li Kitchen0.9 km
- Subway Midlands Limited0.9 km
- Lucky's Plaice0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Halfway House0.7 km
- Hen and Chickens1.0 km
- Merry Go Round0.8 km
- The Coach and Horses0.6 km
- The Queen's Head0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Lovely Food1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Little Miss1.0 km
- The New Hen & Chickens1.0 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: B711DG · Data under Open Government Licence