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B70 0SJ

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Wednesbury South

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Overview

Postcode B70 0SJ 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 average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hill Top Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.4%
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 4,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wednesbury South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.4%

Approximately 46.4% 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 44 ft away from B70 0SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury South near B70 0SJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 0SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)
1 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 0SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHill Top ParkMediumWalking directions to Hill Top Park
0.2 miBalls Hill Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Balls Hill Playing Field
0.4 miWyntor Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wyntor Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
5,496.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.62(-5%)
Public order
5.31(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.31(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-49%)
Other theft
3.18(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
54.83%
Indian
60
23.17%
Other Asian
14
5.41%
Caribbean
11
4.25%
Other
10
3.86%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
37.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.63%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
30
26.79%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.43%
Other social rented
22
19.64%
Owns outright
17
15.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.29%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £276K

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.

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-Detached49£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202513, Lee Street, West Bromwich, B70 0QYTerracedFreehold£177,000
20 Jun 202513, Lee Street, West Bromwich, B70 0QYTerracedFreehold£164,000
14 Apr 202513, Lee Street, West Bromwich, B70 0QYTerracedFreehold£80,000
27 Mar 20265, Barncroft Street, West Bromwich, B70 0QJFlatsLeasehold£133,000
29 Oct 202553, Barncroft Street, West Bromwich, B70 0QJFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the B70 0SJ postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 0SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHateley Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoorlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 0SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalTelford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food139 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miHill Top Supermarket125 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RUWalking directions to Hill Top Supermarket
0.2 miLifestyle Express119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miColes Lane Convenience StoreColes Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QWWalking directions to Coles Lane Convenience Store

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 0SJ, 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 013DE01010098
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2010-04-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 0SJ

Is B70 0SJ (Wednesbury South) safe?

The area around B70 0SJ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0SJ?

The median sale price around B70 0SJ in Wednesbury South is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 0SJ?

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

What is the nearest station to B70 0SJ?

The closest station to B70 0SJ is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 1,138 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 0SJ?

B70 0SJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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