B71 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tantany Lane, 0.4km from Lyndon in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00050556 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TANTANY LANE, B71 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TANTANY LANE, B71 1DS.
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37
£ 37,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1DS 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 1DS has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1DS. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 146,000
1 sales · Mean £ 146,000
Terraced
£ 127,500
2 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B71 1DS is moderate at 75 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
Eaton Valley Primary School
Lodge Primary School
King George V Primary School
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- GAME Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Ghosia Mini Market0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Moss Evans and Sons1.0 km
- Poundbakery0.8 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.4 km
- Travel Lodge0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Angels Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- The Clock House - (Pub Only)0.4 km
- Merry Go Round0.4 km
- Halfway House0.7 km
- The Clock House - Kitchen0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Daisy Delights0.9 km
- Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.6 km
- Funky Monkeys0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods Limited1.0 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Big John's0.7 km
- Food 2 Go1.0 km
- Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.7 km
- Lucky's Plaice0.9 km
- Chow Bar0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley2.1 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.8 km
- The Hawthorns3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B711DS · Data under Open Government Licence