Postcode B71 1DH is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The median sale price in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 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.
West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,627 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from B71 1DH.
West Bromwich North near B71 1DH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.2 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.2 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £203 |
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 | £305,500 | £98,000 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £248,000 | £212,500 |
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 | £288 | £192 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £266 | £231 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 35, Kempson Avenue, West Bromwich, B71 1DH | Terraced | Freehold | £242,500 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 1, Brett Street, West Bromwich, B71 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,500 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 1, Brett Street, West Bromwich, B71 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 7, Brett Street, West Bromwich, B71 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, Poets Court, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9AG | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 |
In the B71 1DH postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | George Salter Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2017. | |
George Salter Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 May 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hateley Heath Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
Hateley Heath Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
All Saints CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 1DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sadda Superstore | Carters Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Sadda Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Shop | Bilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RL | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
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 1DH, 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 1DH records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B71 1DH in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B71 1DH, including George Salter Academy (Good), Hateley Heath Academy (Good) and All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 1DH is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 367 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 1DH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,627 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 1DH is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).