Postcode B71 1NS 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 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. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 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 3,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from B71 1NS.
West Bromwich North near B71 1NS 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 5 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) |
| 0.4 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.1 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £199,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B71 1NS postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 1NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Shop | Sandwell, B70 9LS | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Super Polo International Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Super Polo International Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Altun Tower Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Altun Tower Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B71 1NS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.