B71 1LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cromwell Street, 0.3km from Carters Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1LL is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00050557 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL STREET, B71 1LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL STREET, B71 1LL.
383
40
£ 37,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1LL 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
54% of B71 1LL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1LL. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B71 1LL is moderate at 86 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.
school Local Schools
Hargate Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
All Saints CofE Primary School
George Salter Academy
Lodge Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- GAME Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Ghosia Mini Market0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- Rayan Food Store0.3 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.6 km
- Travel Lodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Angels Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- The Clock House - (Pub Only)0.3 km
- Merry Go Round0.2 km
- Halfway House0.6 km
- The Clock House - Kitchen0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Daisy Delights1.0 km
- Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.6 km
- Funky Monkeys0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Big John's0.5 km
- Chicking1.0 km
- Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.7 km
- Chow Bar0.9 km
- Carters Green Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.5 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley2.0 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.9 km
- The Hawthorns3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B711LL · Data under Open Government Licence