Postcode B71 1LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Hateley Heath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gengars Park.
West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 114.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.6% 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 of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from B71 1LJ.
West Bromwich North near B71 1LJ 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 1.3 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 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 | 19 | £354,995 |
| Flats | 9 | £57,001 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hateley Heath
In the B71 1LJ postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Super Polo International Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Super Polo International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Polski Sklep UK Mini Market | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Polski Sklep UK Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 373 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Sklep Europa | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Sklep Europa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.