Postcode B71 2AW is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wednesbury South is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hill Top Park.
Wednesbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.8% 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 Wednesbury South is £38,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from B71 2AW.
Wednesbury South near B71 2AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hill Top Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hill Top Park |
| 0.1 mi | Balls Hill Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Balls Hill Playing Field |
| 0.2 mi | Wyntor Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wyntor Lane Open Space |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £335,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £222,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South
In the B71 2AW postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Telford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Hill Top Supermarket | 125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Hill Top Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.