Postcode B70 0JW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 44.5% 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 316 ft away from B70 0JW.
Wednesbury South near B70 0JW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 47, York Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 47, York Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 38, York Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 31, York Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 17, Meyrick Road, West Bromwich, B70 0JL | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 |
In the B70 0JW postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Claypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9UL | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 0JW, 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 0JW 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 0JW in Wednesbury South is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B70 0JW, including Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding), George Salter Academy (Good) and Hateley Heath Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 0JW is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 305 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 0JW 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 0JW is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).