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.
HOPKINS DRIVE, B71 3RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPKINS DRIVE, B71 3RT.
540
45
£ 43,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Elm Tree Primary Academy
Pennyhill Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sandwell Community School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Hall Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
4 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Desserlo0.9 km
- Beans0.4 km
- The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B713RT · Data under Open Government Licence