B71 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Raleigh Street, 0.4km from Mayer's Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1DP is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 64.3% year-on-year. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00050557 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RALEIGH STREET, B71 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RALEIGH STREET, B71 1DP.
383
40
£ 37,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1DP 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
B71 1DP has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 40 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 64.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1DP. The average age is 40.2. 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 & 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
£ 50,000
3 sales · Mean £ 80,000
Semi-Detached
£ 201,150
1 sales · Mean £ 201,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B71 1DP is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hargate Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
All Saints CofE Primary School
Lodge Primary School
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- GAME Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Ghosia Mini Market0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Moss Evans and Sons1.0 km
- Poundbakery0.8 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.5 km
- Travel Lodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Angels Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- The Clock House - (Pub Only)0.3 km
- Merry Go Round0.3 km
- Halfway House0.7 km
- The Clock House - Kitchen0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Daisy Delights1.0 km
- Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.6 km
- Funky Monkeys0.8 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods Limited1.0 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.6 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Big John's0.6 km
- Chicking1.0 km
- Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.7 km
- Lucky's Plaice1.0 km
- Chow Bar0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley2.0 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.9 km
- The Hawthorns3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B711DP · Data under Open Government Licence