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B71 4BU

West Bromwich Central

Sandwell

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Detailed insights for B71 4BU

Overview

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 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
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 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

3/10

The average income of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from B71 4BU.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich North near B71 4BU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 4BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDartmouth ParkLargeWalking directions to Dartmouth Park
0.5 miField 1SmallWalking directions to Field 1

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
2,679.3 per km²

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

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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 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
Flats16£99,900
Semi-Detached16£232,500
Terraced19£190,000

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 4BU postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 4BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryEaton Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.