Postcode B71 2PA is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The median sale price in Wednesbury South is £236,500 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £277,750. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Balls Hill Playing Field.
Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,530 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.9% 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 22 ft away from B71 2PA.
Wednesbury South near B71 2PA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Hall Green | Small | Walking directions to Hall Green |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £236,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £336,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 28 | £250,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £230,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 | £189 |
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 | £128,000 | £229,000 | £247,750 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £107,750 | £240,000 | £215,000 |
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 | £260 |
| 2026 | £296 | £199 | £263 | £254 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 2PA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | 154, Hydes Road, West Bromwich, B71 2EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 172, Hydes Road, West Bromwich, B71 2EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 174, Hydes Road, West Bromwich, B71 2EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Doric, 162, Hydes Road, West Bromwich, B71 2EG | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 221, Hydes Road, West Bromwich, B71 2EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the B71 2PA postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Moorlands Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. | |
Moorlands Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jun 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 25 Nov 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hall Green Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2013. | |
Hall Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2013
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 2PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Telford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Johnson Road, Sandwell, WS10 0EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2PA, 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 2PA records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B71 2PA in Wednesbury South is £236,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B71 2PA, including Moorlands Primary School (Good), Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (Requires improvement) and Hall Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 2PA is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 1,560 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 2PA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,530 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 2PA is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).