Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HOPKINS DRIVE, B71 3RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPKINS DRIVE, B71 3RT.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 3RT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B71 3RT — age 45, 77% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B71 3RT is a safe, established residential area on Hopkins Drive, 0.4km from West Bromwich in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B71, B71 3RT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 3RT are sourced from Output Area E00165818 (shared with 13 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 3RT. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian29.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 333,500

10 sales · Mean £ 324,200

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

B71 3RT has low crime rates — 41 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 offences70
Vehicle crime21
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.5 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.7 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.2 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
  • Uppals News & Booze0.9 km
  • Euro Express0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • International Food Store1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Lucky's Plaice0.9 km
  • The Daily Chippy1.0 km
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.9 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.9 km
  • Grill N Grub1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • The Spinney0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Desserlo0.9 km
  • Beans0.4 km
  • The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.6 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.0 km
  • Hamstead3.5 km