Postcode B70 9HN is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The median sale price in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greets Green Park.
West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,627 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.6% 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.
The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from B70 9HN.
West Bromwich North near B70 9HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greets Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Greets Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.5 mi | Marl Hole Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marl Hole Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £203 |
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 | £305,500 | £98,000 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £248,000 | £212,500 |
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 | £288 | £192 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £266 | £231 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 9HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 18, Bridge Street, West Bromwich, B70 9HN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 15, Bridge Street, West Bromwich, B70 9HW | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 11, Pearson Street, West Bromwich, B70 9NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 22, Mason Street, West Bromwich, B70 9NN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 20, Mason Street, West Bromwich, B70 9NN | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 |
In the B70 9HN postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ryders Green Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
Ryders Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Shireland Biomedical Utc | University technical college | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
Shireland Biomedical Utc ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | George Salter Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2017. | |
George Salter Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 May 2017
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B70 9HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Altun Tower Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Altun Tower Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sklep Europa | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Sklep Europa |
| 0.1 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sadda Superstore | Carters Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Sadda Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Shop | Bilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RL | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
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 9HN, 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 9HN records about 176 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B70 9HN in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B70 9HN, including Ryders Green Primary School (Good), Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement) and George Salter Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B70 9HN is Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro), about 278 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 9HN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,627 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 9HN is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).