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B71 2QJ

Wednesbury South

Sandwell

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Detailed insights for B71 2QJ

Overview

Postcode B71 2QJ 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 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 Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hill Top Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Wednesbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wednesbury South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Wednesbury South is £38,100 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from B71 2QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury South near B71 2QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 2QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHill Top ParkMediumWalking directions to Hill Top Park
0.4 miBalls Hill Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Balls Hill Playing Field
0.3 miWyntor Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wyntor Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
5,658.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
64.95%
Indian
40
12.08%
Pakistani
24
7.25%
Caribbean
12
3.63%
Other White
10
3.02%
Total population: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
46.97%
Owns with a mortgage
43
32.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.12%
Social rents from council
7
5.3%
Other social rented
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£335,500
Flats13£125,000
Semi-Detached42£230,000
Terraced28£222,500

10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Schools

In the B71 2QJ postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 2QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHateley Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryMoorlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B71 2QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle Express119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miHill Top Supermarket125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RUWalking directions to Hill Top Supermarket
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miColes Lane Convenience StoreColes Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QWWalking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store
0.3 miHilltop Wines & Newsagents41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QAWalking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,608
Band F£3,082
Band G£3,556
Band H£4,267

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardWednesbury SouthE05001282
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wednesbury SouthE02002055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 013EE01010099
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.