Postcode B71 4BU 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 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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 9,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from B71 4BU.
West Bromwich North near B71 4BU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 23, Kiniths Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 11, Kiniths Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 1, Kiniths Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 62, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BS | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 21, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BT | Detached | Freehold | £373,000 |
In the B71 4BU postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4BU, 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 4BU records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4BU 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 10 schools close to B71 4BU, including Eaton Valley Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding) and All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 4BU is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 1,382 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 4BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,883 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 4BU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).