Postcode B70 7QU 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 West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dartmouth 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from B70 7QU.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 7QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.1 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £225,000 | £211 |
| 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 7QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 153, Princess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QX | Other | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 159 - 161, Princess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QX | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 20, Metro Lofts, 150, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Apartment 8, Metro Lofts, 150, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £51,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Apartment 3, Metro Lofts, 150, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 |
In the B70 7QU postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 7QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7RD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7NN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Eveo Kontinental African & Carribbean Food |
| 0.1 mi | Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Biedronka Polski Sklep Europe & International Food & Drink |
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 7QU, 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 7QU 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 7QU in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B70 7QU, including Sandwell College (Good), King George V Primary School (Good) and The British Muslim School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 7QU is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 245 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 7QU 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 7QU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).