Postcode B71 4HJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 7,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.1 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from B71 4HJ.
West Bromwich North near B71 4HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.3 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £216,250 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £247,500 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £240,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 21 | £225,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 13 | £116,000 | £203 |
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 | £105,000 | £251,500 | £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 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £262 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2025 | 56, Little Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4HR | Terraced | Freehold | £212,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 34, Little Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4HR | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 247, Hallam Court, Hallam Street, West Bromwich, B71 4HT | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 247, Hallam Court, Hallam Street, West Bromwich, B71 4HT | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 148, Hallam Street, West Bromwich, B71 4HS | Terraced | Freehold | £130,500 |
In the B71 4HJ postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 9 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 4HJ, 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 4HJ records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4HJ in West Bromwich North is £216,250 (about £229 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B71 4HJ, including Eaton Valley Primary School (Good), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Hargate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 4HJ is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,282 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 4HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,258 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 4HJ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).