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.
WYCHNOR GROVE, B71 3NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCHNOR GROVE, B71 3NB.
276
38
£ 36,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Priory Primary School
High Point Academy
Hall Green Primary School
Pennyhill Primary School
Elm Tree Primary Academy
Sandwell Community School
Tameside Primary Academy
Park Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B713NB · Data under Open Government Licence