Overview for Law Street, WEST BROMWICH, B71 1DY

Introduction

West Bromwich (BROM-itch) is a market town in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England. Historically part of Staffordshire, it is 7 miles (11 kilometres) northwest of Birmingham. West Bromwich is part of the area known as the Black Country, in terms of geography, culture and dialect. West Bromwich had a population of 103,112 in the 2021 Census.

Initially a rural village, West Bromwich's growth corresponded with that of the Industrial Revolution, owing to the area's natural richness in ironstone and coal, as well as its proximity to canals and railway branches. It led to the town becoming a centre for coal mining, brick making, the iron industry and metal trades such as nails, springs and guns. The town's primary economy developed into engineering, manufacturing and the automotive industry through the early 20th century. During the Second World War, West Bromwich experienced bombing from the German Luftwaffe. It also suffered heavily during recessions in the mid 1970s, early 1980s and late 2000s.

The town is known for its football club West Bromwich Albion, who have played in the town since the club's formation in 1878. It is also home to parts of Sandwell Valley Country Park and Sandwell Valley RSPB nature reserve.

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Summary for Law Street, WEST BROMWICH, B71 1DY

West Midlands
This postcode is in the
Hateley Heath
within
Sandwell
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near B71 1DY

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
52
In Progress
98
Completed
0
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near B71 1DY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Law Street, B71 1DY that have been reported to West Midlands Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near B71 1DY

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Police

This area is policed by West Midlands Police.

West Midlands Police split their policing area into 87 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the West Bromwich Town neighbourhood.

West Midlands Police

West Bromwich Town Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
322
Jan 2024
698
Vehicle Crime
Feb 2024
71
Jan 2024
130
Criminal Damage/Arson
Feb 2024
58
Jan 2024
94

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the West Bromwich East parliamentary constituency.

West Bromwich East is a constituency in the West Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Nicola Richards (Conservative) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Law Street, B71 1DY

7 LAW STREET, B71 1DY
31 Jan 2022
£185,000
20 LAW STREET, B71 1DY
28 Nov 2019
£142,500
15 LAW STREET, B71 1DY
18 Jun 2018
£135,000
23 LAW STREET, B71 1DY
19 Dec 2016
£113,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for B71 1DY

Latitude
52.525856
Longitude
-1.996861

Residents at B71 1DY

Households
22
Male
31
Female
27
People per Household
2.64

Sunrise and Sunset at B71 1DY

Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

B71 1DY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.12%
Cloudy67.86%
Rain6.40%
Windy5.57%
Other0.05%

Population

Sandwell
330,000

Deprivation Index

18.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at B71 1DY

Active
None

Postcode Details for B71 1DY

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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