Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BEACONSFIELD STREET, B71 1QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACONSFIELD STREET, B71 1QH.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 1QH 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B71 1QH has a significant social housing presence — 62% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 1QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaconsfield Street, 0.2km from Lyndon in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1QH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k. 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 1QH are sourced from Output Area E00050552 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1QH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 328,000

1 sales · Mean £ 328,000

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

B71 1QH has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences209
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order18
Other theft16
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.3 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.7 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.9 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.1 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.2 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Length & Strength (International)0.8 km
  • Ghosia Mini Market0.8 km
  • Rayan Food Store0.8 km
  • Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart0.9 km
  • UK Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza0.8 km
  • Big John's0.9 km
  • Lucky Penny Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.5 km
  • Momtaj Balti0.8 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.7 km
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Clock House - (Pub Only)0.8 km
  • The Old Hop Pole0.8 km
  • Merry Go Round0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.8 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Shaftesbury Casino0.8 km
  • Little Miss0.8 km
  • Chickaros0.9 km
  • More Life1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.4 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley2.5 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.8 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.1 km