Postcode B70 6AA is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year. The median sale price in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lyng Park.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,554 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B70 6AA.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.1 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
| 0.4 mi | Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £79,000 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £77,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £134,250 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £286,750 | £140,000 | £186,500 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £148,410 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £263,500 | £125,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £108,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £305,500 | £98,000 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £248,000 | £212,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £151 | £99 |
| 2017 | £201 | £138 | £146 | £126 |
| 2018 | £224 | £138 | £169 | £145 |
| 2019 | £252 | £156 | £171 | £144 |
| 2020 | £225 | £185 | £192 | £154 |
| 2021 | £266 | £339 | £200 | £177 |
| 2022 | £287 | £201 | £254 | £179 |
| 2023 | £306 | £184 | £234 | £175 |
| 2024 | £319 | £200 | £255 | £206 |
| 2025 | £288 | £192 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £266 | £231 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 20, Metro Lofts, 150, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Apartment 8, Metro Lofts, 150, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £51,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 155 - 157, Princess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QX | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 153, Princess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QX | Other | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 159 - 161, Princess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QX | Other | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the B70 6AA postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 16 plus | Sandwell College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | King George V Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2019. | |
King George V Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 May 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Apr 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B70 6AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food |
| 0.1 mi | Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7RD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7NN | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzana Haq
West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B70 6AA records about 228 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B70 6AA in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B70 6AA, including Sandwell College, King George V Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B70 6AA is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 325 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 6AA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,554 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 6AA is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).