Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LONES ROAD, B71 4LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONES ROAD, B71 4LW.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B71 4LW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B71 4LW is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

B71 4LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lones Road, 0.3km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B71 4LW is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 4LW are sourced from Output Area E00050827 (shared with 14 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 4LW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.5%
Asian / British Asian42.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 128,000

3 sales · Mean £ 146,833

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

Crime around B71 4LW is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences76
Shoplifting25
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.3 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.6 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.8 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils1.4 km
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Hamilton School

Outstanding120 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • M and A Minimarket1.0 km
  • Islam Food Store0.5 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Holyhead Butcher1.0 km
  • JS Food & Wine1.0 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.6 km
  • SFC0.5 km
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.6 km
  • Chip N Whale1.0 km
  • Grandad's Tastee Patties1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Night Inn1.0 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.8 km
  • Thai Taste 770.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Latin Cafe0.7 km
  • Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.5 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Wattville Cafe0.6 km
  • Brasshouse Lane Community Centre0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.2 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.2 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • The Hawthorns Rail Station0.1 km