Devonshire Drive West Bromwich, Sandwell
13 addresses across 1 postcode (B71), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33614740.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dartmouth Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 165 to 168 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Ui Haque N, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £155,500 | £145,000 | £166,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £174,500 | £174,500 | £174,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2025 | 12 B71 4AA | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 8 B71 4AA | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2020 | 2 B71 4AA | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2019 | 10 B71 4AA | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2017 | 2 B71 4AA | Detached | £166,000 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 1 B71 4AA | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 6 B71 4AA | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 14 B71 4AA | Detached | £174,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 5 B71 4AA | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2005 | 7 B71 4AA | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 7 B71 4AA | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 7 B71 4AA | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 3 Nov 1995 | 9 B71 4AA | Detached | £69,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (57% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bull St MSCP: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Eastern Gateway Development Site High Street West Bromwich: up to 43 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 3 Bull Street West, Bromwich Ringway, West Bromwich, B70 6EU (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Queens Square Living, West Bromwich: up to 396 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Overend Street, West Bromwich: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 51 Beeches Road West Bromwich: up to 8 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- West Bromwich Central: up to 343 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Star and Garter, 252 Duchess Parade, West Bromwich: up to 60 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 165 m and 168 m above sea level (166 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B71 4AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smethwick Galton Bridge 698,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Sandwell and Dudley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| The Hawthorns 334,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walsall Street West Bromwich | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Square - West Brom Car Park Pre Book | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Ui Haque N | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Skin Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Bromwich Police Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dartmouth Park 27 ha | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sandwell Valley Country Park 138 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George Playing Fields 26 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Kenrick Park Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 165 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dartmouth Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 260 m east. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 260 m east |
| Sandwell Priory, a Benedictine monastery | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Chances Glassworks, Smethwick | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Smeaton's Summit Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Woods | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Swan Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Steven's Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Bromford Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Darby's Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 13 |
11 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 70 m | No published inspection |
| Sandwell College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shireland CBSO Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hargate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eaton Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shireland Biomedical Utc | Secondary | 11–19 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyng Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Smokehouse Bar and Grill B70 7PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Care - Tech community Services B71 4AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Valley Convenience Limited B71 4AG | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Da Brunch B70 7NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Tiny Tots Academy B70 7NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Crown and Cushion B71 4AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Primark Stores Ltd B70 7PP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Funky Monkeys B70 7PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Poundland B70 7NH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2017 |
| SADWICA Day Nursery B70 6HQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Family Dining Ltd at Tesco B70 7PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco Petrol Station B70 7PR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2018 |
| National Halal at Tesco B70 7PR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd - Store B70 7PR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Yo To Go B70 7PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Herbert Street (19); On or near New Street North (14); On or near Devonshire Drive (11); On or near Park Street (7); On or near Cooper Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B71 4AA: 13 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Treddles Lane · Reform Street · Park Street · Reform Street · Cooper Street · Herbert Street · New Street North · Beeches Road · Walsall Street · Legge Street · Overend Street · Park Crescent
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.