B71 2NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crookhay Lane, 0.4km from Balls Hill in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 2NE is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B71 2NE are sourced from Output Area E00051069 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROOKHAY LANE, B71 2NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROOKHAY LANE, B71 2NE.
301
39
£ 38,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 2NE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B71 2NE's 57% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 2NE. 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
£ 210,250
2 sales · Mean £ 210,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B71 2NE has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Moorlands Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
The Phoenix Collegiate
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Sandwell Community School
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Kays News0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.5 km
- Gills General Store0.8 km
- Hydes Convenience0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.5 km
- Three Horseshoes0.2 km
- The Coach and Horses0.9 km
- The Cottage Spring0.0 km
- Gough Arms0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Enjoy's Pizza0.4 km
- Mr Vegi Singh0.3 km
- Trident Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Hill Top Fish Bar0.4 km
- Five Star Pizza0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The New Hen & Chickens0.5 km
- Best Cafe1.0 km
- Mommas Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
- Bescot Stadium2.6 km
- Dudley Port3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B712NE · Data under Open Government Licence