Postcode B70 0FQ is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Jesson playing fields.
Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from B70 0FQ.
Wednesbury South near B70 0FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.2 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £331,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South
In the B70 0FQ postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | J K Superstore | Pemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY | Walking directions to J K Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Black Country New Road, Sandwell, B70 0YA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Shop | Sandwell, B70 9LS | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B70 0FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Chidley
Wednesbury South - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.