Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

KYNGSTON ROAD, B71 4DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KYNGSTON ROAD, B71 4DX.

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Population

572

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B71 4DX spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

B71 4DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kyngston Road, 0.3km from West Bromwich in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 26.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00177472 (shared with 11 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 4DX. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.5%
Asian / British Asian42.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

13 sales · Mean £ 220,865

Semi-Detached

£ 243,000

6 sales · Mean £ 256,333

Flat

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Detached

£ 251,975

2 sales · Mean £ 251,975

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

B71 4DX has low crime rates — 30 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 offences61
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.9 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.1 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.2 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Church Lane Local1.0 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.6 km
  • Onestop0.7 km
  • Uppals News & Booze0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Lucky's Plaice0.4 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.9 km
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.4 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.4 km
  • Hollyhedge Road Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.3 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Beans0.8 km
  • Harry's Diner0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.1 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.3 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.4 km