Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

TAME CRESCENT, B71 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAME CRESCENT, B71 1BA.

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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 1BA 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, B71 1BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B71 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tame 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 1BA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 1BA 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 1BA. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 162,500

2 sales · Mean £ 162,500

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

B71 1BA has low crime rates — 43 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 offences158
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime25
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order18

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.6 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.9 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Halfway House0.8 km
  • Merry Go Round0.8 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.6 km
  • The Queen's Head0.3 km
  • Gough Arms0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Uppals News & Booze0.7 km
  • Church Lane Local0.1 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.8 km
  • Onestop0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.8 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.8 km
  • Harry's Diner0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.7 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.7 km
  • Lucky's Plaice0.7 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.6 km
  • Chow Bar0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.3 km