Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WELLINGTON STREET, B71 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, B71 1DR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

383

cake
Avg Age

40

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

work
Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: B71 1DR 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.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

B71 1DR 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.

shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Street, 0.3km 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 1DR 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00050557 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1DR. 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

White / British45.5%
Asian / British Asian43.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around B71 1DR is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Shoplifting75
Vehicle crime51
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order30

school Local Schools

P

Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.2 km
S

Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.4 km
P

All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
P

Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
S

George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.9 km
P

Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils1.0 km
P

Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.0 km
P

Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • GAME Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Ghosia Mini Market0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Moss Evans and Sons0.9 km
  • Poundbakery0.8 km
  • + 62 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.5 km
  • Travel Lodge0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 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
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Daisy Delights0.9 km
  • Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.6 km
  • Funky Monkeys0.8 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.6 km
  • + 31 more
local_grocery_store

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Big John's0.6 km
  • Chicking0.9 km
  • Food 2 Go1.0 km
  • Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.7 km
  • Chow Bar0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley2.0 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.8 km
  • The Hawthorns3.3 km