Postcode B71 1NN is located in a major urban area, within the Hateley Heath area 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 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 Hateley Heath is £220,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 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 2,988 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.6% 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 per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from B71 1NN.
West Bromwich North near B71 1NN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 24 | £218,000 | £243 |
| Flats | 9 | £120,000 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,000 | £108,500 | £120,000 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £157,500 | £104,500 | £125,000 | £121,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £78,500 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | — | £74,000 | £150,000 | £147,500 |
| 2020 | £179,950 | £75,000 | £139,950 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £272,500 | £84,000 | £183,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £301,495 | £98,975 | £216,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £337,995 | £116,000 | £250,000 | £192,750 |
| 2024 | £349,995 | £90,000 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £332,995 | £90,000 | £230,000 | £211,000 |
| 2026 | — | £111,250 | £231,000 | £217,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £136 | £149 | £141 |
| 2017 | £174 | £150 | £156 | £141 |
| 2018 | £198 | £150 | £170 | £148 |
| 2019 | — | £135 | £177 | £166 |
| 2020 | £213 | £122 | £187 | £173 |
| 2021 | £259 | £141 | £218 | £198 |
| 2022 | £300 | £158 | £245 | £212 |
| 2023 | £315 | £173 | £287 | £249 |
| 2024 | £328 | £142 | £280 | £232 |
| 2025 | £332 | £157 | £258 | £242 |
| 2026 | — | £175 | £245 | £243 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1NN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 20, Abbey Close, West Bromwich, B71 1NY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £129,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | 6, Monkgate Drive, West Bromwich, B71 1NL | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 17, Monkgate Drive, West Bromwich, B71 1NL | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 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 |
In the B71 1NN 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 | 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hargate Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2017. | |
Hargate Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 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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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 1NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sadda Superstore | Carters Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Sadda Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Super Polo International Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Super Polo International 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 1NN, 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
The area around B71 1NN records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B71 1NN in Hateley Heath is £220,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B71 1NN, including All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), Hargate Primary School (Outstanding) and Hateley Heath Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 1NN is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 639 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 1NN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering B71 1NN is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amardeep Singh (Labour and Co-operative Party).