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 high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gengars Park.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% 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 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 per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 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 Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £225,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 11 | £118,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £79,000 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £77,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £134,250 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £286,750 | £140,000 | £186,500 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £148,410 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £263,500 | £125,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £108,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £276,000 | £99,000 | £235,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £151 | £99 |
| 2017 | £201 | £138 | £146 | £126 |
| 2018 | £224 | £138 | £169 | £145 |
| 2019 | £252 | £156 | £171 | £144 |
| 2020 | £225 | £185 | £192 | £154 |
| 2021 | £266 | £339 | £200 | £177 |
| 2022 | £287 | £201 | £254 | £179 |
| 2023 | £306 | £184 | £234 | £175 |
| 2024 | £319 | £200 | £255 | £206 |
| 2025 | £269 | £190 | £244 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £232 | £266 | £214 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | 67, Church Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1BX | Terraced | Freehold | £203,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, Byron Street, West Bromwich, B71 1NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 115, Greswold Street, West Bromwich, B71 1NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 79, Greswold Street, West Bromwich, B71 1NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 115, Greswold Street, West Bromwich, B71 1NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £86,000 |
In the B71 1BY postcode area, located within Stone Cross & Hateley Heath, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Sadda Superstore | Carters Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Sadda Superstore |
| 0.5 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Shell Shop | Bilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RL | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B71 1BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzana Haq
West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B71 1BY records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B71 1BY in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B71 1BY, including Hateley Heath Academy (Good), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 1BY is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 506 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 1BY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,721 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B71 1BY is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).