Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WYNDMILL CRESCENT, B71 3RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYNDMILL CRESCENT, B71 3RB.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B71 3RB — age 47, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B71 3RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wyndmill Crescent, 0.6km from Bird End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B71 3RB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 3RB are sourced from Output Area E00050326 (shared with 10 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 3RB. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Detached

£ 185,000

2 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around B71 3RB is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences145
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.7 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.1 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • First 4 Wines Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs Plc0.6 km
  • Osbornes The Butchers0.6 km
  • Pennyhill0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Charlemont Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Spinney0.4 km
  • Curry N Grill House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Cantonese House0.6 km
  • Stone Cross Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Black Country Chippy0.6 km
  • Bun & Shake0.4 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House Ltd0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Beans0.8 km
  • The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)0.2 km
  • Leisure United Friar Park0.9 km
  • Desserlo0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway0.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.1 km
  • Hamstead3.7 km