Postcode B71 2PU 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 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wednesbury South is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.4% 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 of residents in Wednesbury South is £38,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from B71 2PU.
Wednesbury South near B71 2PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £400,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £126,100 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £210,000 |
10 years price trend in Wednesbury South
In the B71 2PU postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Dovecote | Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0SD | |
| 0.4 mi | The Gough Arms | Jowett's Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QR | |
| 0.5 mi | MJ's Bar & Grill | Bridge Street, Sandwell, WS10 0AA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.