B71 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B71 district covers West Bromwich, Smethwick. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B71
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B71 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 32 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B71
- All Saints CofE Primary School · B71 1QN · Good (2024) · Bottom 38% in England
- Eaton Valley Primary School · B71 4BU · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
- Hall Green Primary School · B71 2JQ · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 38% in England
- Hargate Primary School · B71 1PG · Remains Outstanding (2024) · Top 50% in England
- Hateley Heath Academy · B71 2RP · Good (2024) · Bottom 6% in England
- Moorlands Primary School · B71 2NZ · Good (2022) · Bottom 29% in England
- Pennyhill Primary School · B71 3BU · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 25% in England
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary School · B71 2ST · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 3% in England
- St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School · B71 1RP · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 9% in England
Secondary schools in B71
- Sandwell Academy · B71 4LG · Good (2024) · Top 39% in England
- The Phoenix Collegiate · B71 2BX · Good (2023) · Bottom 26% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in B71
- Genius Gems Day Nursery · B71 1AF · Good (Ofsted)
- Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery At Hateley Heath · B71 2BU · Good (Ofsted)
- United Kids · B71 2RP · Good (Ofsted)
- Happy Valley Preschool · B71 1QS
- Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Day Nursery · B71 4HJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Banana Moon Day Nursery West Bromwich · B71 3AR · Good (Ofsted)
- Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery · B71 3PJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunny Skies Day Nursery · B71 3DJ
GP surgeries in B71
- Clifton Lane Medical Centre · B71 3AS
- Stone Cross Medical Centre · B71 3LN
Neighbourhoods in B71
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B71 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross & Hateley Heath | 33% | £230k | High | 7 min |
| West Bromwich North | 28% | £200k | High | 8 min |
| Charlemont | 26% | £281k | Average | 10 min |
| Wednesbury South | 9% | £220k | Average | 9 min |
| Smethwick North & West | 3% | £175k | High | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the B71 postcode?
B71 covers 8 neighbourhoods in West Bromwich, Smethwick, with 687 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B71?
The typical home price across B71's neighbourhoods is £230k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B71?
9 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a B71 postcode.
How long is the commute from B71?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 32 minutes.