Postcode B70 9SX 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 Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jesson playing fields.
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.
West Bromwich North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B70 9SX.
West Bromwich North near B70 9SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (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) |
| 0.6 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.1 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (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 | 22 | £222,500 | £213 |
| 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 9SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 65, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SR | Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 47, Bilhay Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9RS | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 53, Bilhay Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9RS | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 112, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SW | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 112, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SW | Other | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the B70 9SX postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Shop | Bilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RL | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Sadda Superstore | Carters Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Sadda Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Milus Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9SA | Walking directions to Milus Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Altun Tower Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Altun Tower Supermarket |
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 9SX, 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 9SX 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.
The median sale price around B70 9SX in West Bromwich North is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B70 9SX, including George Salter Academy (Good), Ryders Green Primary School (Good) and Hateley Heath Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 9SX is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 303 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 9SX 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 9SX is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).