Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ARLINGTON ROAD, B71 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON ROAD, B71 1AA.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B71 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B71 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Arlington Road, 0.3km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For serious buyers, B71 1AA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00050313 (shared with 6 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 1AA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 254,000

7 sales · Mean £ 264,714

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

B71 1AA has low crime rates — 38 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 offences121
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.9 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Uppals News & Booze0.3 km
  • Church Lane Local0.7 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.2 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.6 km
  • Onestop0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.5 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • The Queen's Head1.0 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.6 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.6 km
  • Beans0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.3 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.3 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.3 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.6 km
  • Chow Bar0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.2 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.3 km