Postcode B70 9HU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The nearest station is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Greets Green Park.
West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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 33.2% 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 156 ft away from B70 9HU.
West Bromwich North near B70 9HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (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 |
| 0.4 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.4 mi | Marl Hole Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marl Hole Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £199,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B70 9HU postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | Railway Street, Sandwell, B70 9HJ | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Halal Super Market | Dartmouth Street, Sandwell, B70 8BZ | Walking directions to Oriental Halal Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | Super Polo International Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Super Polo International Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B70 9HU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.