Postcode B71 2NE 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 average crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hill Top Park.
Wednesbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B71 2NE.
Wednesbury South near B71 2NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Wyntor Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wyntor Lane Open Space |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £341,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £240,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 30 | £220,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 10 | £125,500 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,995 | £85,000 | £136,475 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £198,500 | £94,000 | £143,950 | £134,975 |
| 2018 | £230,950 | £91,000 | £150,000 | £149,725 |
| 2019 | £252,000 | £82,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £90,000 | £159,500 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £238,000 | £105,000 | £170,000 | £169,000 |
| 2022 | £316,000 | £112,000 | £198,500 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £123,000 | £215,000 | £201,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £123,500 | £225,000 | £208,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £126,000 | £230,000 | £226,500 |
| 2026 | £382,000 | £125,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £136 | £175 | £146 |
| 2017 | £188 | £159 | £169 | £155 |
| 2018 | £210 | £140 | £178 | £180 |
| 2019 | £234 | £135 | £216 | £175 |
| 2020 | £232 | £151 | £179 | £186 |
| 2021 | £233 | £178 | £204 | £209 |
| 2022 | £287 | £190 | £232 | £222 |
| 2023 | £283 | £194 | £249 | £236 |
| 2024 | £276 | £199 | £252 | £237 |
| 2025 | £285 | £203 | £267 | £250 |
| 2026 | £299 | £184 | £263 | £261 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 2NE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct 2025 | 16, Telford Close, West Bromwich, B71 2NB | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 73, Brindley Road, West Bromwich, B71 2ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 18, Schofield Avenue, West Bromwich, B71 2AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £171,250 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 10, Wyld Close, West Bromwich, B71 2AY | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 10, Wyld Close, West Bromwich, B71 2AY | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the B71 2NE postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Telford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B71 2NE, 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
The area around B71 2NE records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B71 2NE in Wednesbury South is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B71 2NE, including Moorlands Primary School (Good), Hateley Heath Academy (Good) and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 2NE is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 1,269 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 2NE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering B71 2NE is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).