Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BEVERLEY ROAD, B71 2LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY ROAD, B71 2LR.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Vehicle crime29
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils0.3 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils0.3 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.7 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.9 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
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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