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B70 7PU

Alfred Street

West Bromwich Central

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Detailed insights for B70 7PU

Overview

Postcode B70 7PU 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 Greets Green East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 357.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year. The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Field 1.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 357.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from B70 7PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Greets Green East near B70 7PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 7PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.4 mi

West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 7PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miField 1SmallWalking directions to Field 1

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
1,196.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.68(+245%)
Shoplifting
105.48(+1112%)
Vehicle crime
44.39(+582%)
Other theft
37.6(+561%)
Public order
36.55(+503%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
68
28.69%
Indian
60
25.32%
Other White
17
7.17%
Bangladeshi
15
6.33%
Pakistani
15
6.33%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
31.73%
No qualifications
63
30.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.98%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
44.95%
Owns outright
30
27.52%
Social rents from council
11
10.09%
Other social rented
10
9.17%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.5%
Total households: 109

Property prices in West Bromwich Central

Median price£221,250
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £254K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 (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
Terraced21£225,000£211
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 7PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 7PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 20256, Summerfield Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 8SSDetachedFreehold£245,000
13 May 202611, Peppercorn Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SLFlatsLeasehold£85,000
12 Nov 202519, Grafton Road, West Bromwich, B71 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
31 Oct 20256, Sandwell Road North, West Bromwich, B71 4JBDetachedFreehold£270,000
21 Mar 20257, Albion Field Drive, West Bromwich, B71 4HNDetachedFreehold£276,000

Schools

In the B70 7PU postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 7PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryShireland CBSO AcademyFree schools

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHargate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryShireland Biomedical UtcUniversity technical college

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 7PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 7PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Extra46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PRWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miPaper Boys8 New Street, West Bromwich, B70 7PNWalking directions to Paper Boys
0.2 miZabka Mini MarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 8ESWalking directions to Zabka Mini Market
0.2 miCapital Off LicenceHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 8ENWalking directions to Capital Off Licence
0.3 miInternational Food CentreHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 8NAWalking directions to International Food Centre

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 7PU, 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)Greets Green EastE02002061
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 019DE01010106
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2013-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 7PU

Is B70 7PU (Greets Green East) safe?

The area around B70 7PU records about 357 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 public order.

What is the average house price near B70 7PU?

The median sale price around B70 7PU in Greets Green East is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 7PU?

There are 17 schools close to B70 7PU, including Shireland CBSO Academy, Hargate Primary School (Outstanding) and Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 7PU?

The closest station to B70 7PU is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 619 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 7PU?

B70 7PU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B70 7PU (Greets Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 7PU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).