Postcode B71 4AN is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The median sale price in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dartmouth Park.
West Bromwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,258 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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 per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from B71 4AN.
West Bromwich North near B71 4AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £79,000 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £77,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £134,250 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £286,750 | £140,000 | £186,500 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £148,410 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £263,500 | £125,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £108,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £305,500 | £98,000 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £248,000 | £212,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £151 | £99 |
| 2017 | £201 | £138 | £146 | £126 |
| 2018 | £224 | £138 | £169 | £145 |
| 2019 | £252 | £156 | £171 | £144 |
| 2020 | £225 | £185 | £192 | £154 |
| 2021 | £266 | £339 | £200 | £177 |
| 2022 | £287 | £201 | £254 | £179 |
| 2023 | £306 | £184 | £234 | £175 |
| 2024 | £319 | £200 | £255 | £206 |
| 2025 | £288 | £192 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £266 | £231 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | 17, Park Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 16, Taylors Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4AL | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BA | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 6, Sandwell Road North, West Bromwich, B71 4JB | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 27, Slaithwaite Road, West Bromwich, B71 4BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 |
In the B71 4AN postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | King George V Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2019. | |
King George V Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 May 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Eaton Valley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
Eaton Valley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Shireland CBSO Academy | Free schools | Unrated. | |
Shireland CBSO Academy ratingInspection information
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 4AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Paper Boys | 8 New Street, West Bromwich, B70 7PN | Walking directions to Paper Boys |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7RD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Nibbles | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7QB | Walking directions to Nibbles |
| 0.4 mi | International Food Centre | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8NA | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
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 4AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzana Haq
West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B71 4AN records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B71 4AN in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B71 4AN, including King George V Primary School (Good), Eaton Valley Primary School (Good) and Shireland CBSO Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 4AN is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 829 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 4AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B71 4AN is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).