Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WARSTONE DRIVE, B71 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARSTONE DRIVE, B71 4BH.

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Population

572

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B71 4BH spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

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

B71 4BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warstone Drive, 0.5km from Churchfield in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B71, B71 4BH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00177472 (shared with 11 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 4BH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.5%
Asian / British Asian42.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 366,250

8 sales · Mean £ 399,687

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

B71 4BH has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Eaton Valley Primary School

Good456 pupils0.2 km
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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.7 km
  • Travel Lodge0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Funky Monkeys0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee - Out Patient Department0.5 km
  • Deaf Centre - Sign Cafe0.5 km
  • Lucarelli Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lucky's Plaice0.7 km
  • Ciao Italia0.7 km
  • Miss Li Kitchen0.7 km
  • Mr Singh's Pizza0.9 km
  • SKVP West Bromwich0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Primark0.9 km
  • Uppals News & Booze0.7 km
  • One Below Retail Limited0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Horse & Jockey0.5 km
  • Dartmouth Central Club0.7 km
  • The Crown & Cushion0.4 km
  • The Lewisham0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Poundland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns2.6 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.6 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.7 km