Postcode B70 0JS 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 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 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 3,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from B70 0JS.
Wednesbury South near B70 0JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.4 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £333,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £123,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £218,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South
In the B70 0JS postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | J K Superstore | Pemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY | Walking directions to J K Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Black Country New Road, Sandwell, B70 0YA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Phoenix Local Express | Phoenix Street, Sandwell, B70 0AE | Walking directions to Phoenix Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Claypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9UL | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.