Postcode B70 6BB is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central ward 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 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Kenrick Park.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.5% 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 of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from B70 6BB.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kenrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Kenrick Park |
| 0.5 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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £99,900 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B70 6BB postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Glover Street, Sandwell, B70 6EB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Trinity Stores | Trinity Road South, Sandwell, B70 6NF | Walking directions to Trinity Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Spon Lane Superstore | Spon Lane, Sandwell, B70 7LL | Walking directions to Spon Lane Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | New Stop News Stop | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6JX | Walking directions to New Stop News Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Malli Wines | Sams Lane, Sandwell, B70 7EG | Walking directions to Malli Wines |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.