Postcode B70 0HS 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 very high crime levels, with around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hill Top Park.
Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B70 0HS.
Wednesbury South near B70 0HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hill Top Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hill Top 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 9, Brockhouse Close, West Bromwich, B70 0LA | Detached | Freehold | £382,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 121, Ebenezer Street, West Bromwich, B70 0HY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 14, Hawthorn Road, West Bromwich, B70 0LB | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 66, New Street, West Bromwich, B70 0HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 34, Heronville Road, West Bromwich, B70 0JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B70 0HS postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | J K Superstore | Pemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY | Walking directions to J K Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hill Top Supermarket | 125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU | Walking directions to Hill Top Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 0HS, 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 0HS records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0HS in Wednesbury South is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B70 0HS, including Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding), Hateley Heath Academy (Good) and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 0HS is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 651 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 0HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,459 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 0HS is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).