B71 4LT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
This is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4LT are sourced from Output Area E00177474 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B71 4LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B71 4LT.
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£ 37,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B71 4LT 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. B71 4LT's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 18% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 4LT. The average age is 33.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B71 4LT has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Sandwell Academy
Galton Valley Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Wattville Primary School
King George V Primary School
George Betts Primary Academy
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Meat Master1.0 km
- Newstop0.9 km
- RK Pharmacy1.0 km
- Aujla Supermarket1.0 km
- B G Newsagents1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.6 km
- Red Leaf Village0.9 km
- Starbucks West Bromwich0.6 km
- West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- West Bromwich Albion Kiosks0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Thai Taste 770.3 km
- The Sportsman Club0.8 km
- The Vine Inn0.3 km
- West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hawthorns Connect and Subway0.3 km
- Junction 1 Fish Bar0.8 km
- SFC0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Birmingham0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.8 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.9 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B714LT · Data under Open Government Licence