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B70

WEST BROMWICH

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B70 is the postcode district for WEST BROMWICH, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £221,947
1yr change ▼ 0.5%
Crime 80% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£221,947

▼ 0.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

146.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

334 Mbps

Property Prices in B70

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B70 is £221,947, which is 34% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B70 cost 22.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B70 have fallen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £272,339 53
Semi-detached £215,878 156
Terraced £190,611 292
Flat £105,615 84
All types £221,947 642

5-Year Price History

£213K £219K £225K £231K £236K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B70

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 146.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B70 has a crime rate significantly 80% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
65.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
23.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B70

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B70 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lyng Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lodge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ryders Green Primary School Primary Good mi
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
Sandwell College Post-16 Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

353,860

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B70 are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B70 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

B7

B70 — WEST BROMWICH

Area Summary

B70 (WEST BROMWICH) offers affordable property prices (£221,947, 23% below national average), higher-than-average crime (80% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (334 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B70 WEST BROMWICH

What is the average house price in B70 WEST BROMWICH?
The average house price in B70 (WEST BROMWICH) is £221,947, based on 642 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.5% over the past year.
Is B70 WEST BROMWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in B70 is above the national average (146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (65.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B70 WEST BROMWICH?
The population of B70 (WEST BROMWICH) is approximately 353,860 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in B70?
The average broadband download speed in B70 is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B70 WEST BROMWICH?
There are 15 schools in or near B70. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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