Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

KEYS CRESCENT, B71 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYS CRESCENT, B71 1AX.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian23.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences147
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime25
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order16

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.7 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.7 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils0.8 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.8 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
fastfood

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