B71 2LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beverley Road, 0.4km from Stone Cross in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 2LR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 2LR are sourced from Output Area E00050564 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEVERLEY ROAD, B71 2LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY ROAD, B71 2LR.
361
39
£ 36,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 2LR 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
With 46% social renting, B71 2LR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 2LR. The average age is 39.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 147,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B71 2LR is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
Hall Green Primary School
Sandwell Community School
Pennyhill Primary School
Elm Tree Primary Academy
The Priory Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Moorlands Primary School
High Point Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- The Daily Chippy0.8 km
- Bella Pizza0.9 km
- Quality Chicken0.3 km
- Cantonese House0.3 km
- Stone Cross Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Hydes Convenience0.8 km
- La Belle Bargains0.8 km
- Ruby News0.4 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- First 4 Wines Ltd0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Di's Diner0.4 km
- Beans0.6 km
- Mommas Cafe1.0 km
- The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)0.9 km
- Le Bakery0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Charlemont Bowling Club0.6 km
- Crown & Anchor0.9 km
- The Spinney0.8 km
- The Coach and Horses0.9 km
- The Royal Oak1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway1.2 km
- Bescot Stadium2.1 km
- Sandwell & Dudley4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B712LR · Data under Open Government Licence