Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B71 2JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B71 2JW.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /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 2JW 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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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in B71 2JW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B71 2JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hall Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 2JW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2JW are sourced from Output Area E00050568 (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 2JW. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

B71 2JW has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils0.1 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils0.2 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.7 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.7 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.8 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • The Daily Chippy0.7 km
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • Quality Chicken0.3 km
  • Cantonese House0.5 km
  • Stone Cross Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Gills General Store1.0 km
  • Hydes Convenience0.7 km
  • La Belle Bargains0.8 km
  • Ruby News0.4 km
  • First 4 Wines Ltd0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Di's Diner0.4 km
  • Beans0.7 km
  • Mommas Cafe0.8 km
  • Le Bakery0.9 km
  • Desserlo0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Charlemont Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.9 km
  • Gough Arms0.9 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • Friar Park0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.4 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.1 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley4.1 km