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B70 6HF

West Bromwich Central

Sandwell

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Detailed insights for B70 6HF

Overview

Postcode B70 6HF 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 264.7 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
265
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 264.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

34.9%

Approximately 34.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from B70 6HF.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 6HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDartmouth ParkLargeWalking directions to Dartmouth Park
0.2 miOverend Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
10,403 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
121
29.3%
Indian
106
25.67%
British
30
7.26%
African
26
6.3%
Caribbean
25
6.05%
Total population: 413

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
27.4%
Other social rented
37
25.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
23.29%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.27%
Social rents from council
14
9.59%
Total households: 146

Property prices in West Bromwich Central

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)

Price distribution by property type for West Bromwich Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Bromwich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£285,000
Flats16£99,900
Semi-Detached16£232,500
Terraced19£190,000

10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.

Schools

In the B70 6HF postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 6HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKing George V Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusSandwell CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSandwell Valley SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 6HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBiedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & DrinkHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NYWalking directions to Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink
0.2 miEveo Kontinental African & Carribbean FoodHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NYWalking directions to Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food
0.2 miPolski SklepHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NYWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.2 miAujla SupermarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6PBWalking directions to Aujla Supermarket
0.3 miHeron FoodsHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 7RDWalking directions to Heron Foods

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.