Postcode B71 4LS is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls area 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, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year. The median sale price in St Pauls is £177,250 (around £204 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,250 and £244,125. The nearest station is The Hawthorns, about 0.1 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 2,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% 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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £177,250 (about £204 per square foot) in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £382,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £245,000 | £274 |
| Terraced | 35 | £162,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £46,750 | £145,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £277,498 | £90,000 | £155,000 | £112,300 |
| 2018 | £285,995 | £82,500 | £177,250 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £96,000 | £189,000 | £129,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £65,500 | £167,500 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £255,000 | £110,500 | £200,000 | £142,250 |
| 2022 | £247,630 | £66,250 | £224,000 | £157,750 |
| 2023 | £219,500 | £73,500 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £103,625 | £225,000 | £177,500 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £119,000 | £241,500 | £166,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £90,500 | £240,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | £96 | £165 | £129 |
| 2017 | £210 | £253 | £169 | £122 |
| 2018 | £231 | £99 | £204 | £131 |
| 2019 | £228 | £142 | £189 | £149 |
| 2020 | £209 | £143 | £167 | £157 |
| 2021 | £181 | £168 | £203 | £156 |
| 2022 | £178 | £100 | £230 | £183 |
| 2023 | £255 | £166 | £214 | £185 |
| 2024 | £268 | £210 | £252 | £212 |
| 2025 | £317 | £199 | £267 | £188 |
| 2026 | £300 | £205 | £269 | £197 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 4LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 169, Middlemore Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LS | Terraced | Freehold | £145,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 169, Middlemore Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LS | Terraced | Freehold | £131,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 11, Lones Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 93, St Stephens Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LP | Terraced | Freehold | £202,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 56, Kentish Road, Birmingham, B21 0AX | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the B71 4LS postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Wattville | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
Oasis Academy Wattville ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Sandwell Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
Sandwell Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | V.A.S.E Academy | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
V.A.S.E Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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
The area around B71 4LS 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around B71 4LS in St Pauls is £177,250 (about £204 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B71 4LS, including Oasis Academy Wattville (Inadequate), Sandwell Academy (Good) and V.A.S.E Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 4LS is The Hawthorns, about 135 m away.
B71 4LS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B71 4LS is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sukhbir Singh Gill (Labour Party).