Postcode B70 6QB 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 264.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Kenrick Park.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 264.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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 of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from B70 6QB.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 6QB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kenrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Kenrick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £377,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B70 6QB postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store | Roebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQ | Walking directions to Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | New Stop News Stop | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6JX | Walking directions to New Stop News Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Aujla Supermarket | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6PB | Walking directions to Aujla Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink |
| 0.4 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.