Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HEATH LANE, B71 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH LANE, B71 2BH.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B71 2BH — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 35.6% year-on-year.

home £261,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 2BH is a safe, established residential area on Heath Lane, 0.4km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B71 2BH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 35.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00050311 (shared with 10 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 2BH. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.2%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 261,000

4 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

B71 2BH has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences88
Vehicle crime28
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.8 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.8 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.8 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils0.9 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Genius Gems0.3 km
  • Marsh Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Uppals News & Booze0.5 km
  • Agewell CIC0.8 km
  • Pennyhill0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Crown & Anchor0.4 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Lewisham0.6 km
  • Charlemont Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beans0.7 km
  • Harry's Diner0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House Ltd0.9 km
  • Hollyhedge Road Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.6 km
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.5 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.9 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.1 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.4 km