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B70 6LL

Springfield Crescent

West Bromwich Central

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Overview

Postcode B70 6LL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kenrick Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
219
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 219.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from B70 6LL.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 6LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 6LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKenrick ParkLargeWalking directions to Kenrick Park
0.4 miOverend Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
483
Population density
5,716 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.59(+191%)
Other theft
22.3(+292%)
Public order
18.06(+198%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.99(+58%)
Drugs
14.34(+435%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
228
47.2%
British
54
11.18%
Other Asian
51
10.56%
Other
47
9.73%
Other White
30
6.21%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
128
31.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
87
21.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
12.44%
Level 3 (A level)
49
12.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
40.27%
Owns with a mortgage
45
30.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
22.82%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.7%
Shared ownership
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

Property prices in West Bromwich Central

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £253K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Bromwich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£250,000£259
Semi-Detached21£240,000£258
Terraced22£222,500£213
Flats11£118,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Bromwich Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Bromwich Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202624, Springfield Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 6LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
16 May 202547, Springfield Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 6LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
02 Feb 202661, Springfield Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 6LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£261,000
31 Jul 202579, Florence Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
31 Jul 202577, Florence Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LHOtherFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B70 6LL postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 6LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSandwell Valley SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.4 mi16 plusSandwell CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 6LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTrinity StoresTrinity Road South, Sandwell, B70 6NFWalking directions to Trinity Stores
0.2 miNew Stop News StopHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6JXWalking directions to New Stop News Stop
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressGlover Street, Sandwell, B70 6EBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miPremier: Mibsons Convenience StoreRoebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQWalking directions to Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store
0.2 miAujla SupermarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6PBWalking directions to Aujla Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B70 6LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Farzana Haq

West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Bromwich East & Kenrick ParkE02002062
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 020CE01010102
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 6LL

Is B70 6LL (West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park) safe?

The area around B70 6LL 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.

What is the average house price near B70 6LL?

The median sale price around B70 6LL 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.

What schools are near B70 6LL?

There are 15 schools close to B70 6LL, including Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good), Sandwell Valley School (Outstanding) and Sandwell College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 6LL?

The closest station to B70 6LL is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 205 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 6LL?

B70 6LL 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).

Who represents B70 6LL (West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 6LL is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).