B71 2SG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Hateley Heath in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 2SG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 24% — 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. 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 2SG are sourced from Output Area E00050543 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B71 2SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B71 2SG.
321
42
£ 36,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 2SG 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 2SG has a significant social housing presence — 53% 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 2SG. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B71 2SG has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Hateley Heath Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Sandwell Community School
Hall Green Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Church Lane Local0.8 km
- M&K News & Off Licence Ltd1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- Onestop0.9 km
- Hydes Convenience0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.7 km
- Gough Arms0.2 km
- The Dovecote0.8 km
- The Sow Bar and Grill0.8 km
- The Coach and Horses0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- The Daily Chippy0.5 km
- Hill Top Fish Bar0.7 km
- Lucky Penny Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Caprinos0.1 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The New Hen & Chickens0.7 km
- Harry's Diner0.9 km
- Mommas Cafe0.1 km
- Pizzarioo0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.3 km
- Bescot Stadium2.8 km
- Sandwell & Dudley3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B712SG · Data under Open Government Licence