Living in B70, Sandwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B70 in Sandwell. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sandwell: £205,743, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B70
44 recorded home sales on the streets around central B70 in the last 2 years, with a median of £177,500 and a range from £54,000 to £275,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 HAYES STREET, B70 9NF | terraced | £138,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 40 CREED WAY, B70 9JW | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 18 BRIDGE STREET, B70 9HN | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 31 GRANGE ROAD, B70 8PB | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-02-24 |
| 35 CREED WAY, B70 9JT | flat-maisonette | £116,000 | 2025-12-12 |
| 36 GUNS LANE, B70 9HE | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2025-12-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
73 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristnall Hall Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Hanbury Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Ryders Green Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
52 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Khair Primary School, Sandwell Valley School, The British Muslim School, V.A.S.E Academy.
All 4 fee-paying schools near B70, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 21.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.5% |
| Professional occupations | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
460 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B70 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sandwell's figures.
Common questions about B70
What is the average house price in B70?
The average sold price in Sandwell is £205,743 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B70?
Prices in Sandwell are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B70?
The median of 44 recorded sales around central B70 in the last 2 years is £177,500, ranging from £54,000 to £275,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B70?
73 schools sit within 3 miles of central B70, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B70?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B70 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B70 at risk of flooding?
Central B70 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B70 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £177,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 460 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B70 safe?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B70 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B70 or B71, B70 or B69, B70 or DY4.
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