Postcode B70 0LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B70 0LJ.
Wednesbury South near B70 0LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Great Bridge (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) |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £262 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 | 46 | £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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | 79, St Vincent Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0LG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 65, Wolseley Road, West Bromwich, B70 0LP | Terraced | Freehold | £247,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 54, St Vincent Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 52A, St Vincent Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 0LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £186,500 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 9, Perry Place, West Bromwich, B70 0PE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £257,000 |
In the B70 0LJ postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | J K Superstore | Pemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY | Walking directions to J K Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Payless Supermarket & Off-Licence | St Paul's Crescent, Sandwell, B70 0TR | Walking directions to Payless Supermarket & Off-Licence |
| 0.4 mi | ASDA Supercentre | Brickhouse Lane South, West Bromwich, DY4 7HW | Walking directions to ASDA Supercentre |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Black Country New Road, Sandwell, B70 0YA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Wines & Newsagents | 41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA | Walking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents |
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 0LJ, 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 0LJ 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 0LJ in Wednesbury South is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to B70 0LJ, including Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding), Hateley Heath Academy (Good) and George Salter Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 0LJ is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 748 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 0LJ 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 0LJ is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).