Postcode B71 4EX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.1 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 Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.
West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B71 4EX.
West Bromwich North near B71 4EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.4 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £99,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £189,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B71 4EX postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 4EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Paper Boys | 8 New Street, West Bromwich, B70 7PN | Walking directions to Paper Boys |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.