Postcode B71 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Hateley Heath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stone Cross & Hateley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gengars Park.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B71 1BS.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath near B71 1BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.4 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 up to £409,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £334,995 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £221,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hateley Heath
In the B71 1BS postcode area, located within Stone Cross & Hateley Heath, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B71 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amardeep Singh
Hateley Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.