Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WITTON LANE, B71 2AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON LANE, B71 2AG.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 2AG 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B71 2AG has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £94,650 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 2AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witton Lane, 0.5km from Hateley Heath in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, B71 2AG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 2AG are sourced from Output Area E00051039 (shared with 5 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 2AG. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.2%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

4 sales · Mean £ 63,500

Semi-Detached

£ 149,500

3 sales · Mean £ 157,700

Terraced

£ 113,500

1 sales · Mean £ 113,500

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

B71 2AG has low crime rates — 31 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 offences114
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime17
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.3 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils0.5 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.6 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.9 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.1 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.9 km
  • Hydes Local Express0.8 km
  • Gills General Store0.9 km
  • Hydes Convenience0.7 km
  • Kays News0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.1 km
  • The Cottage Spring0.3 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.5 km
  • Hen and Chickens0.6 km
  • Gough Arms0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Enjoy's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr Vegi Singh0.5 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Five Star Pizza0.5 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The New Hen & Chickens0.6 km
  • Mommas Cafe0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.3 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.6 km
  • Dudley Port3.5 km