B71 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Keys Crescent, 0.4km from Hall End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1AX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.6% year-on-year. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00050549 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEYS CRESCENT, B71 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYS CRESCENT, B71 1AX.
328
38
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B71 1AX's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 32.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1AX. The average age is 38.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B71 1AX has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints CofE Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
Hargate Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
Sandwell Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Rayan Food Store1.0 km
- Uppals News & Booze0.7 km
- Church Lane Local0.1 km
- M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
- Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Halfway House0.8 km
- The Lewisham1.0 km
- The Old Crown1.0 km
- Merry Go Round0.8 km
- The Coach and Horses0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Lovely Food1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Little Miss1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Carters Green Fish Bar1.0 km
- Miss Li Kitchen0.7 km
- Subway Midlands Limited0.7 km
- Lucky's Plaice0.7 km
- The Daily Chippy0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.8 km
- Bescot Stadium3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B711AX · Data under Open Government Licence