Postcode B71 4BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 10.5% 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 0 ft away from B71 4BB.
West Bromwich North near B71 4BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 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 |
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BA | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 27, Slaithwaite Road, West Bromwich, B71 4BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 4, Slaithwaite Road, West Bromwich, B71 4BD | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Kiniths Way, West Bromwich, B71 4BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 21, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BT | Detached | Freehold | £373,000 |
In the B71 4BB postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 7 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 | 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hargate Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2017. | |
Hargate Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2017
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 4BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 4BB, 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 4BB 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 4BB 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 12 schools close to B71 4BB, including Eaton Valley Primary School (Good), King George V Primary School (Good) and Hargate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 4BB is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 1,070 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 4BB 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 4BB is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).