Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AE.

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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
workEmployment
6/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B71 1AE — age 40, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.2km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 1AE 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 1AE. 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

£ 187,000

5 sales · Mean £ 179,800

Terraced

£ 207,000

3 sales · Mean £ 203,000

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

B71 1AE has low crime rates — 46 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 offences144
Vehicle crime38
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.7 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils0.9 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.9 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Uppals News & Booze0.4 km
  • Church Lane Local0.6 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.1 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.7 km
  • Onestop0.4 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.6 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • The Queen's Head0.9 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.7 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.7 km
  • Beans0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.4 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.4 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.4 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.5 km
  • Chow Bar0.4 km
  • + 7 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