Postcode B71 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Hateley Heath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stone Cross & Hateley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 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.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B71 2BU.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath near B71 2BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hill Top Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hill Top Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hall Green Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Green Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Wyntor Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wyntor Lane Open Space |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £215,500 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £317,498 | £3,791 |
| Flats | 8 | £120,000 | £2,017 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £235,000 | £2,771 |
| Terraced | 17 | £203,000 | £2,603 |
10 year median price trend in Hateley Heath
In the B71 2BU postcode area, located within Stone Cross & Hateley Heath, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
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 2BU, 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: 16/06/2026.