B71 1QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilford Road, 0.4km from Lyndon in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 1QY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B71 1QY are sourced from Output Area E00050317 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILFORD ROAD, B71 1QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILFORD ROAD, B71 1QY.
269
38
£ 37,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 1QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B71 1QY has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 1QY. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B71 1QY is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School
Hargate Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Shireland Biomedical Utc
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
King George V Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Length & Strength (International)0.8 km
- 4 Community Trust Trading as J's Food Pantry1.0 km
- AA Stores Grafton Road0.5 km
- Daily Local0.9 km
- Tantany Shop & Save0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.8 km
- Travel Lodge0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lucky Penny Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Lucky's Plaice0.2 km
- The Daily Chippy0.9 km
- Chow Bar0.3 km
- Ciao Italia0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.2 km
- Hallam Restaurant0.2 km
- Harry's Diner0.3 km
- Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.2 km
- Deaf Centre - Sign Cafe0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Merry Go Round0.9 km
- The Royal Oak1.0 km
- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- The Queen's Head0.7 km
- Crown & Anchor1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.8 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B711QY · Data under Open Government Licence