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B70 6HG

West Bromwich Central

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park / West Bromwich Central / B70 6HG

Overview

Postcode B70 6HG 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 163 ft away from B70 6HG.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6HG 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

DistanceNameSize
0.2 miDartmouth ParkLarge
0.2 miOverend Street Pocket ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
10,403 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £209,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £505,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£280,500
Flats13£100,000
Semi-Detached17£235,000
Terraced22£196,500

10 years price trend in West Bromwich Central

Schools

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

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

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miBiedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & DrinkHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY
0.2 miEveo Kontinental African & Carribbean FoodHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY
0.2 miPolski SklepHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY
0.2 miAujla SupermarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6PB
0.3 miHeron FoodsHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 7RD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.