Postcode B70 0HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Great Bridge ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Great Bridge & Dudley Port area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Great Bridge & Dudley Port is £39,500 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve.
Great Bridge & Dudley Port has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Great Bridge & Dudley Port has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Great Bridge & Dudley Port is £39,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B70 0HQ.
Great Bridge & Dudley Port near B70 0HQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Dudley Port | N/A | Walking directions to Dudley Port |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve |
| 0.5 mi | Greets Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Greets Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Farley Park | Large | Walking directions to Farley Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Bridge
In the B70 0HQ postcode area, located within Great Bridge & Dudley Port, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Whitehall Road, Sandwell, B70 0HG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Greets Green News (KS Superstore) | Greets Green Road, Sandwell, B70 9EP | Walking directions to Greets Green News (KS Superstore) |
| 0.3 mi | Harry News | Cophall Street, Sandwell, DY4 7JW | Walking directions to Harry News |
| 0.4 mi | Applegreen | Whitehall Road, Sandwell, DY4 7EU | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.4 mi | Phoenix Local Express | Phoenix Street, Sandwell, B70 0AE | Walking directions to Phoenix Local Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.