Postcode B71 1SD 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 162.9 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 Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.5 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 162.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from B71 1SD.
West Bromwich North near B71 1SD 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,393 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £99,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £189,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B71 1SD 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 1SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Shop | Sandwell, B70 9LS | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | J K Superstore | Pemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY | Walking directions to J K Superstore |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.