Postcode B71 2NX 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hill Top Park.
Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.9% 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 117 ft away from B71 2NX.
Wednesbury South near B71 2NX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 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 | 14 | £333,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £123,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £218,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South
In the B71 2NX postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Telford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.