Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LILY STREET, B71 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILY STREET, B71 1EB.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 1EB 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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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B71 1EB — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 90.7% year-on-year.

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

B71 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lily Street, 0.3km from Lyndon in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1EB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 90.7% 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00050540 (shared with 7 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 1EB. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.4%
Asian / British Asian30.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Semi-Detached

£ 159,000

2 sales · Mean £ 159,000

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

Crime around B71 1EB is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences135
Shoplifting58
Vehicle crime41
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.7 km
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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.0 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils1.1 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Church Lane Local0.6 km
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.9 km
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.5 km
  • Onestop0.6 km
  • Agewell CIC0.5 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Merry Go Round0.4 km
  • Railway Inn1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.5 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.6 km
  • The Queen's Head0.6 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Lucky's Plaice0.8 km
  • Momtaj Balti0.6 km
  • Ciao Italia0.8 km
  • Carters Green Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Grill N Shake0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.5 km
  • Hallam Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cielo0.7 km
  • UK Shawarma Ltd0.5 km
  • Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.7 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley2.3 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.0 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.1 km