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B71 4BT

Dagger Lane

West Bromwich Central

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Detailed insights for B71 4BT

Overview

Postcode B71 4BT 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 high crime levels, with around 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West Bromwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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

1/10

The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from B71 4BT.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich North near B71 4BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 4BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDartmouth ParkLargeWalking directions to Dartmouth Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
2,679.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.82(+35%)
Public order
10.45(+72%)
Vehicle crime
8.78(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
60.74%
Indian
59
18.1%
Pakistani
14
4.29%
Caribbean
14
4.29%
Other Asian
8
2.45%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
31.5%
No qualifications
55
20.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
51.28%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.71%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in West Bromwich Central

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,393 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Bromwich Central 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 West Bromwich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£285,000
Flats13£99,800
Semi-Detached18£232,500
Terraced16£189,750

10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.

Schools

In the B71 4BT postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 4BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEaton Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKing George V Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHargate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 4BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B71 4BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco Extra46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PRWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardWest Bromwich CentralE05001283
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Bromwich NorthE02002059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 017AE01009947
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: 16/01/2026.