Postcode B70 6HU 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 very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The nearest station is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dartmouth Park.
West Bromwich North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from B70 6HU.
West Bromwich North near B70 6HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kenrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Kenrick Park |
| 0.3 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 22 | £222,500 | £213 |
| Flats | 11 | £118,000 | £212 |
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 | £276,000 | £99,000 | £235,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
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 | £269 | £190 | £244 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £232 | £266 | £214 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Princes Gate, West Bromwich, B70 6HU | Flats | Leasehold | £67,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 24, Princes Gate, West Bromwich, B70 6HU | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 69, St Christopher Close, West Bromwich, B70 6TY | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 19D, Jesson Street, West Bromwich, B70 6PR | Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 53, Beeches Road, West Bromwich, B70 6HL | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 |
In the B70 6HU postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New Stop News Stop | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6JX | Walking directions to New Stop News Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store | Roebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQ | Walking directions to Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aujla Supermarket | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6PB | Walking directions to Aujla Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink |
| 0.3 mi | Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food |
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 6HU, 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 6HU records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B70 6HU in West Bromwich North is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B70 6HU, including Sandwell Valley School (Outstanding), King George V Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 6HU is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 576 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 6HU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,294 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 6HU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).