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 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 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.
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.
West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in West Bromwich North is £37,800 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 Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 1 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 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 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 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.