B71 2NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Balls Hill in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 2NW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 2NW are sourced from Output Area E00051066 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B71 2NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B71 2NW.
323
38
£ 38,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 2NW 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 2NW has a significant social housing presence — 55% 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 2NW. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2NW has low crime rates — 29 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
Moorlands Primary School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
The Phoenix Collegiate
Mesty Croft Primary
Hall Green Primary School
Sandwell Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Kays News1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- Gills General Store0.5 km
- Hydes Convenience0.5 km
- Warley Drinks Stop0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.7 km
- The Coach and Horses0.9 km
- The Cottage Spring0.3 km
- The Croft0.9 km
- Three Horseshoes0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Best Cafe0.9 km
- The New Hen & Chickens0.7 km
- Mommas Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food Store0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hill Top Fish Bar0.6 km
- Five Star Pizza0.6 km
- Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Hydes Road Fish Bar0.6 km
- Enjoy's Pizza0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.3 km
- Bescot Stadium2.4 km
- Dudley Port3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B712NW · Data under Open Government Licence