B70 or B71?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 43% less in B70 than in B71.
- B71 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- The most recent EPC we hold is D in B70 and C in B71.
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B70
Sandwell
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B71
Sandwell
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | £225,000
from 78 sales |
| Average sold price | £128,975 | £109,633 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +0.6% (Sandwell) | — |
| Dwelling type | Detached bungalow | Mid-terrace house |
| Floor area | 57 m² | 82 m² |
| Built | 1996–2002 | 2003–2006 |
| Energy rating | D | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £805/yr | £552/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 456 recorded | — |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
Common questions
Is B70 or B71 cheaper?
B70 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around B70 sell for about £128,975 and around B71 for about £225,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is B70 or B71 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, B70 sits in decile 1 of 10 and B71 in decile 2, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in B70 or B71?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.