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B70 6HH

West Bromwich Central

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / West Bromwich North / West Bromwich Central / B70 6HH

Overview

Postcode B70 6HH 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West Bromwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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

3/10

The average income of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from B70 6HH.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich North near B70 6HH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.9 mi

Smethwick Galton Bridge

N/A

1 mi

The Hawthorns

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miDartmouth ParkLarge
0.4 miKenrick ParkLarge
0.3 miOverend Street Pocket ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
12,038.6 per km²

Demographics

Other White
79
18%
Other Asian
65
14.81%
Indian
56
12.76%
British
51
11.62%
Caribbean
45
10.25%
Total population: 439

Housing

Other social rented
85
44.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
66
34.92%
Owns outright
19
10.05%
Owns with a mortgage
14
7.41%
Social rents from council
4
2.12%
Total households: 189

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 6HH postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSandwell Valley SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKing George V Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miNew Stop News StopHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6JX
0.2 miAujla SupermarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6PB
0.2 miPremier: Mibsons Convenience StoreRoebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQ
0.3 miBiedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & DrinkHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY
0.3 miEveo Kontinental African & Carribbean FoodHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY

Data Sources

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