Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

NEWTON STREET, B71 3RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON STREET, B71 3RQ.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B71 3RQ has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B71 3RQ is a safe, established residential area on Newton Street, 0.4km from West Bromwich in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B71 3RQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 3RQ are sourced from Output Area E00050311 (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 3RQ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.2%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 183,000

4 sales · Mean £ 195,750

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

B71 3RQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 offences65
Vehicle crime23
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.5 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.5 km
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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.5 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.0 km
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Eaton Valley 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

13 nearby
  • M&K News & Off Licence Ltd0.7 km
  • Onestop1.0 km
  • Uppals News & Booze0.8 km
  • Euro Express0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Lucky's Plaice0.8 km
  • The Daily Chippy0.8 km
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.8 km
  • Subway Midlands Limited0.8 km
  • Chow Bar1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lewisham0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak0.0 km
  • Charlemont Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Desserlo0.9 km
  • Beans0.4 km
  • Harry's Diner1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.7 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.0 km
  • Hamstead3.7 km