Postcode B71 4JW is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Smethwick North & West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Kenrick Park.
Smethwick North & West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick North & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from B71 4JW.
Smethwick North & West near B71 4JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.9 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kenrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Kenrick Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £354,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Pauls
In the B71 4JW postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 4JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store | Roebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQ | Walking directions to Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | New Stop News Stop | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6JX | Walking directions to New Stop News Stop |
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: 16/01/2026.