Postcode B71 4LN 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 117.5 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 The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 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 117.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 232 ft away from B71 4LN.
Smethwick North & West near B71 4LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.1 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.6 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £391,000 | £3,318 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £245,000 | £2,952 |
| Terraced | 35 | £157,500 | £1,967 |
10 year median price trend in St Pauls
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4LN.
In the B71 4LN postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 4LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA | Walking directions to Quality Food Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for B71 4LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sukhbir Singh Gill
St Pauls - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B71 4LN records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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, drugs and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B71 4LN in Smethwick North & West is £175,500 (about £2,210 per square metre) based on 50 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B71 4LN, including Sandwell Academy (Outstanding), Wattville Primary School (Special Measures) and Wattville Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 4LN is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 90 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 4LN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,408 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.