Postcode B71 1BY is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stone Cross & Hateley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.0% 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 of residents in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £36,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B71 1BY.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath near B71 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.2 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.3 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £377,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B71 1BY postcode area, located within Stone Cross & Hateley Heath, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.5 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Shell Shop | Sandwell, B70 9LS | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.5 mi | J K Superstore | Pemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY | Walking directions to J K Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.