Postcode B71 4AR is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central ward 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 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 the United Kingdom, 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 152 ft away from B71 4AR.
West Bromwich North near B71 4AR 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 | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 22 | £222,500 | £213 |
| Flats | 11 | £118,000 | £212 |
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 | £276,000 | £99,000 | £235,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
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 | £269 | £190 | £244 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £232 | £266 | £214 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2025 | 2, Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, B71 4AT | Other | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 16, Taylors Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4AL | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 17, Park Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 15, Park Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2025 | 36, Woodward Street, West Bromwich, B71 4AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the B71 4AR postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 4AR
| 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 4AR, 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 4AR 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B71 4AR in West Bromwich North is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B71 4AR, including King George V Primary School (Good), Shireland CBSO Academy and Eaton Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 4AR is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 854 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 4AR 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 4AR is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).