Postcode B71 2QN is located in a major urban area, within the Hateley Heath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stone Cross & Hateley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.6 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.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from B71 2QN.
Stone Cross & Hateley Heath near B71 2QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hill Top Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hill Top Park |
| 0.4 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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £409,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £334,998 |
| Flats | 9 | £57,001 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £242,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hateley Heath
In the B71 2QN postcode area, located within Stone Cross & Hateley Heath, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 2QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Coles Lane Convenience Store | Coles Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW | Walking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hill Top Supermarket | 125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Hill Top Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 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.