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B70 0PU

Hill Top

Wednesbury South

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Overview

Postcode B70 0PU 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 high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hill Top Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wednesbury South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from B70 0PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury South near B70 0PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 0PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 0PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHill Top ParkMediumWalking directions to Hill Top Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
5,163.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.97(-4%)
Shoplifting
36.37(+318%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(0%)
Other theft
10.14(+78%)
Vehicle crime
7.16(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
132
37.93%
British
114
32.76%
Other Asian
22
6.32%
Other White
21
6.03%
Other
19
5.46%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
33.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
32.09%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.9%
Other social rented
18
13.43%
Social rents from council
6
4.48%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £278K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£341,000£291
Semi-Detached46£240,000£263
Terraced30£220,000£260
Flats10£125,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesbury South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202654B, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0PUDetachedFreehold£290,000
13 Apr 202627, Siddons Way, West Bromwich, B70 0RXTerracedFreehold£195,000
12 Feb 202625, Siddons Way, West Bromwich, B70 0RXTerracedFreehold£280,000
29 Oct 202542, Siddons Way, West Bromwich, B70 0RXTerracedFreehold£257,000
11 Aug 202533, Siddons Way, West Bromwich, B70 0RXTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the B70 0PU postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 0PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHateley Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHarvills Hawthorn Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 0PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHilltop Wines & Newsagents41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QAWalking directions to Hilltop Wines & Newsagents
0.1 miLifestyle Express119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miHill Top Supermarket125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RUWalking directions to Hill Top Supermarket
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miJ K SuperstorePemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JYWalking directions to J K Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B70 0PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Chidley

Wednesbury South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardWednesbury SouthE05001282
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wednesbury SouthE02002055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 013BE01010094
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 0PU

Is B70 0PU (Wednesbury South) safe?

The area around B70 0PU records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near B70 0PU?

The median sale price around B70 0PU in Wednesbury South is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 0PU?

There are 10 schools close to B70 0PU, including Hateley Heath Academy (Good), St John Bosco Catholic Primary School and Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 0PU?

The closest station to B70 0PU is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 638 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 0PU?

B70 0PU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B70 0PU (Wednesbury South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering B70 0PU is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).