B71 2DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caddick Crescent, 0.3km from Charlemont in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 2DH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £82k, 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 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00050574 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CADDICK CRESCENT, B71 2DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CADDICK CRESCENT, B71 2DH.
346
35
£ 36,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 2DH 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
B71 2DH has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 2DH. The average age is 34.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 76,500
2 sales · Mean £ 76,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B71 2DH has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Phoenix Collegiate
Sandwell Community School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Hall Green Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pennyhill Primary School
Elm Tree Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Church Lane Local0.9 km
- M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.7 km
- Onestop0.8 km
- Hydes Convenience0.9 km
- Ruby News0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- The Daily Chippy0.2 km
- Quality Chicken0.7 km
- Lucky Penny Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Cantonese House0.7 km
- Stone Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Di's Diner0.9 km
- Beans0.7 km
- Harry's Diner0.8 km
- Mommas Cafe0.5 km
- Desserlo0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Charlemont Bowling Club0.9 km
- Crown & Anchor0.8 km
- Gough Arms0.7 km
- The Red Lion1.0 km
- The Coach and Horses0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway1.8 km
- Bescot Stadium2.6 km
- Sandwell & Dudley3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B712DH · Data under Open Government Licence