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B70 9QW

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West Bromwich Central

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Overview

Postcode B70 9QW 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, 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 nearest station is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jesson playing fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.6%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from B70 9QW.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich North near B70 9QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 9QW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 9QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJesson playing fieldsMediumWalking directions to Jesson playing fields
0.3 miOakwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakwood Park
0.5 miField 1SmallWalking directions to Field 1

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
5,024.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.64(+150%)
Shoplifting
20.58(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.21(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.42(+25%)
Vehicle crime
11.63(+79%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
23.46%
Indian
54
13.33%
African
42
10.37%
Caribbean
38
9.38%
Other
29
7.16%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
27.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
19.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
14.81%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
94
44.98%
Social rents from council
41
19.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
15.79%
Other forms of private rent
15
7.18%
Owns outright
14
6.7%
Total households: 209

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 9QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 9QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025452, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9LDOtherFreehold£2,500,000
04 Jul 20259, Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9QPOtherFreehold£242,000
15 May 20263, Guns Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9HSOtherFreehold£475,000
12 Dec 202535, Creed Way, West Bromwich, B70 9JTFlatsLeasehold£116,000
29 Aug 202555, Creed Way, West Bromwich, B70 9JTFlatsLeasehold£55,000

Schools

In the B70 9QW postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 9QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryShireland Biomedical UtcUniversity technical college

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableThe British Muslim SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryHargate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 9QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPolski Sklep UK Mini MarketCarter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QWWalking directions to Polski Sklep UK Mini Market
0 miSuper Polo International SupermarketCarter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QWWalking directions to Super Polo International Supermarket
0 miSklep EuropaCarter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LWWalking directions to Sklep Europa
0.1 miLidl373 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QLWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miMilus SupermarketCarter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SAWalking directions to Milus Supermarket

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 9QW, 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 017DE01010103
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 9QW

Is B70 9QW (West Bromwich North) safe?

The area around B70 9QW 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B70 9QW?

The median sale price around B70 9QW in West Bromwich North is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 9QW?

There are 15 schools close to B70 9QW, including Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement), The British Muslim School (Requires improvement) and Hargate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 9QW?

The closest station to B70 9QW is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 387 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 9QW?

B70 9QW 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).

Who represents B70 9QW (West Bromwich North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 9QW is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).