Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

STONEY LANE, B71 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEY LANE, B71 4ER.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /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 4ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in B71 4ER — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 50-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 4ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stoney Lane, 0.3km from Lyndon in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 4ER is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00051082 (shared with 14 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 4ER. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian27.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 261,500

2 sales · Mean £ 261,500

Flat

£ 70,150

1 sales · Mean £ 70,150

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime around B71 4ER is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences208
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order20
Vehicle crime20
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • APNA Punjab1.0 km
  • GAME Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Ghosia Mini Market0.8 km
  • Moss Evans and Sons0.9 km
  • Poundbakery0.8 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.4 km
  • Travel Lodge0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Angels Gentlemens Club0.8 km
  • The Clock House - (Pub Only)0.8 km
  • Merry Go Round1.0 km
  • The Clock House - Kitchen0.8 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.2 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Daisy Delights0.9 km
  • Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.8 km
  • Funky Monkeys0.6 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Food 2 Go0.9 km
  • King's Kitchen Caribbean Takeaway1.0 km
  • Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.8 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.7 km
  • Chow Bar0.8 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.6 km
  • The Hawthorns2.8 km