Postcode B71 4DH 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 Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gengars 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 3.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from B71 4DH.
West Bromwich North near B71 4DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.4 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 (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 | 21 | £225,000 | £211 |
| 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 75, Church Vale, West Bromwich, B71 4DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £248,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 87, Church Vale, West Bromwich, B71 4DH | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 30, Parsonage Street, West Bromwich, B71 4DL | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 12, Vale Street, West Bromwich, B71 4DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 148, Hallam Street, West Bromwich, B71 4HS | Terraced | Freehold | £130,500 |
In the B71 4DH postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 8 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 4DH, 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 4DH 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 4DH in West Bromwich North is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B71 4DH, including St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Eaton Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B71 4DH 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 4DH is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).