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B70 6TP

St Cuthberts Close

West Bromwich Central

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Overview

Postcode B70 6TP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 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 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B70 6TP.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich North near B70 6TP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 6TP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 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 6TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDartmouth ParkLargeWalking directions to Dartmouth Park
0.5 miOverend Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
3,915.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.32(+9%)
Vehicle crime
29.02(+346%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-44%)
Other theft
5.44(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
217
59.94%
Other
50
13.81%
British
36
9.94%
Other Asian
13
3.59%
Pakistani
11
3.04%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
43.84%
No qualifications
62
21.23%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
32
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 6TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202565, Europa Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 6TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,300
24 Mar 202610, St Augustus Close, West Bromwich, B70 6UADetachedFreehold£415,000
18 Jul 202572, Europa Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 6TUDetachedFreehold£97,000
23 Jan 202658, St Christopher Close, West Bromwich, B70 6TZDetachedFreehold£285,000
14 Mar 202510, St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, B70 6TWDetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the B70 6TP postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 6TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSandwell Valley SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKing George V Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 mi16 plusSandwell CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 6TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 6TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier: Mibsons Convenience StoreRoebuck Lane, Sandwell, B70 6QQWalking directions to Premier: Mibsons Convenience Store
0.4 miNew Stop News StopHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6JXWalking directions to New Stop News Stop
0.4 miAujla SupermarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6PBWalking directions to Aujla Supermarket
0.5 miBiedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & DrinkHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NYWalking directions to Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink
0.5 miEveo Kontinental African & Carribbean FoodHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 6NYWalking directions to Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food

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 6TP, 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 NorthE02002059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 017FE01010105
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 6TP

Is B70 6TP (West Bromwich North) safe?

The area around B70 6TP 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.

What is the average house price near B70 6TP?

The median sale price around B70 6TP in West Bromwich North is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 6TP?

There are 12 schools close to B70 6TP, including Sandwell Valley School (Outstanding), King George V Primary School (Good) and Sandwell College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 6TP?

The closest station to B70 6TP is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 879 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 6TP?

B70 6TP 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).

Who represents B70 6TP (West Bromwich North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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