Postcode B70 0FR 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, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jesson playing fields.
Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% 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 141 ft away from B70 0FR.
Wednesbury South near B70 0FR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.2 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £341,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £240,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 30 | £220,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 10 | £125,500 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,995 | £85,000 | £136,475 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £198,500 | £94,000 | £143,950 | £134,975 |
| 2018 | £230,950 | £91,000 | £150,000 | £149,725 |
| 2019 | £252,000 | £82,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £90,000 | £159,500 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £238,000 | £105,000 | £170,000 | £169,000 |
| 2022 | £316,000 | £112,000 | £198,500 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £123,000 | £215,000 | £201,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £123,500 | £225,000 | £208,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £126,000 | £230,000 | £226,500 |
| 2026 | £382,000 | £125,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £136 | £175 | £146 |
| 2017 | £188 | £159 | £169 | £155 |
| 2018 | £210 | £140 | £178 | £180 |
| 2019 | £234 | £135 | £216 | £175 |
| 2020 | £232 | £151 | £179 | £186 |
| 2021 | £233 | £178 | £204 | £209 |
| 2022 | £287 | £190 | £232 | £222 |
| 2023 | £283 | £194 | £249 | £236 |
| 2024 | £276 | £199 | £252 | £237 |
| 2025 | £285 | £203 | £267 | £250 |
| 2026 | £299 | £184 | £263 | £261 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, Poets Court, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9AG | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 47, Bilhay Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9RS | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 53, Bilhay Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9RS | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 1, Brett Street, West Bromwich, B71 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,500 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 1, Brett Street, West Bromwich, B71 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the B70 0FR postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0FR
| 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 | Shell Shop | Bilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RL | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Black Country New Road, Sandwell, B70 0YA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B70 0FR, 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
The area around B70 0FR records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B70 0FR in Wednesbury South is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B70 0FR, including George Salter Academy (Good), Hateley Heath Academy (Good) and Ryders Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 0FR is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 196 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 0FR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering B70 0FR is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).