Postcode B70 6LJ 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 219.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year. The nearest station is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kenrick Park.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 219.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.6% 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.
The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from B70 6LJ.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6LJ 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kenrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Kenrick Park |
| 0.3 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
| 0.5 mi | Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology 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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 77, Florence Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LH | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 79, Florence Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 60, Florence Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LH | Terraced | Freehold | £189,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 30, Florence Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LG | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 61, Springfield Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 6LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £261,000 |
In the B70 6LJ postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Stop News Stop | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6JX | Walking directions to New Stop News Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Stores | Trinity Road South, Sandwell, B70 6NF | Walking directions to Trinity Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Aujla Supermarket | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6PB | Walking directions to Aujla Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Glover Street, Sandwell, B70 6EB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store | Roebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQ | Walking directions to Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store |
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 6LJ, 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 6LJ records about 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around B70 6LJ in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park 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 6LJ, including Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good), Sandwell College (Good) and Sandwell Valley School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 6LJ is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 62 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 6LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,596 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 6LJ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).