Postcode B71 1RT 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.1 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 Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gengars Park.
West Bromwich North has a 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 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from B71 1RT.
West Bromwich North near B71 1RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (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 |
| 0.3 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 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 | 9 | £334,995 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £221,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hateley Heath
In the B71 1RT postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 1RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 373 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Zabka Mini Market | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8ES | Walking directions to Zabka Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Capital Off Licence | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8EN | Walking directions to Capital Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Paper Boys | 8 New Street, West Bromwich, B70 7PN | Walking directions to Paper Boys |
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 1RT, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.