Postcode B71 2AZ 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 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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 50.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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 Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from B71 2AZ.
Wednesbury South near B71 2AZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hill Top Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hill Top Park |
| 0.3 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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £331,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South
In the B71 2AZ postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Hill Top Supermarket | 125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Hill Top Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Telford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 2AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Chidley
Wednesbury South - 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.