Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

MONMOUTH DRIVE, B71 2SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONMOUTH DRIVE, B71 2SN.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 2SN 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in B71 2SN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B71 2SN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monmouth Drive, 0.4km 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 2SN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 2SN are sourced from Output Area E00050543 (shared with 8 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 2SN. 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

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

B71 2SN has low crime rates — 41 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 offences163
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour13
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.2 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils0.2 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils0.5 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Hydes Local Express1.0 km
  • Hydes Convenience0.9 km
  • 4 Community Trust Trading as J's Food Pantry0.3 km
  • Daily Local0.7 km
  • Hill Top Butchers0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Cottage Spring0.5 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.3 km
  • The Queen's Head0.8 km
  • Hen and Chickens0.5 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Five Star Pizza0.5 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Enjoy's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr Vegi Singh0.5 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The New Hen & Chickens0.5 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 Parkway2.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.9 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.3 km