B71 — WEST BROMWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B71

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B71 is £225,482, which is 33% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B71 cost 21.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B71 have fallen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£346,826	150
Semi-detached	£233,437	483
Terraced	£194,005	216
Flat	£90,298	121
All types	£225,482	987

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B71

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 98.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B71 has a crime rate significantly 21% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

47.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

9.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B71

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B71 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hargate Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Moorlands Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Eaton Valley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hall Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

353,860

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B71 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B71 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B71 — WEST BROMWICH

Area Summary

B71 (WEST BROMWICH) offers affordable property prices (£225,482, 21% below national average), higher-than-average crime (21% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B71?

The average house price in B71 (WEST BROMWICH) is £225,482, based on 987 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is B71 a safe area to live?

Crime in B71 is above the national average (98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (47.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B71?

There are 12 schools in or near B71. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B71?

Council tax in B71 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B71?

The average broadband download speed in B71 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B71 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B71 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 353,860.