Postcode B71 4LS 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 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 22.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from B71 4LS.
Smethwick North & West near B71 4LS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.1 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £382,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £262,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Pauls
In the B71 4LS 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 4LS
| 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 4LS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.