Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WYCHNOR GROVE, B71 3NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCHNOR GROVE, B71 3NB.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 3NB 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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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B71 3NB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B71 3NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wychnor Grove, 0.4km from Stone Cross in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Hateley Heath ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 3NB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 3NB are sourced from Output Area E00050559 (shared with 6 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 3NB. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.0%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

B71 3NB has low crime rates — 39 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 offences129
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils0.6 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils0.8 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

1.0 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.2 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • La Belle Bargains0.9 km
  • Ruby News0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • First 4 Wines Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs Plc0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Di's Diner0.7 km
  • The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)0.7 km
  • Leisure United Friar Park0.4 km
  • Le Bakery0.9 km
  • Desserlo0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • Quality Chicken0.8 km
  • Cantonese House0.7 km
  • Stone Cross Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Black Country Chippy0.6 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Charlemont Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Spinney0.9 km
  • Friar Park0.9 km
  • Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Curry N Grill House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway0.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium1.6 km
  • Walsall3.9 km