Postcode B71 4LG 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 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Smethwick North & West is £37,300 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Smethwick North & West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick North & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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 of residents in Smethwick North & West is £37,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from B71 4LG.
Smethwick North & West near B71 4LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.7 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.8 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £355,000.
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 | 21 | £173,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Pauls
In the B71 4LG postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.