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B70 8 area guide

Who lives in B70 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Sandwell
Region
West Midlands
Population
12,417 (2024)
At a glance

What B70 8 is like

The B70 8 postcode sector in Sandwell covers 131 live postcodes and is home to about 12,417 people across 6 census neighbourhoods. 41.8% of households own their home, 22.8% rent privately and 33.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 46.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in B70 8 sold for a median of £232,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How B70 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
1.8/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 64.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£232,500

Median over 22 sales in B70 8, +24% on the year before.

TransportMore
8.0/ 10

Excellent — 7 stations within a mile, 70 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
80%

of 5 rated schools in B70 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£36,947

Average a year, before tax — higher than 4% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A student area

    11.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    64.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.8 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  4. 04
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    33.6% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  5. 05
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in B70 8 is up 24% on the year before.

Questions

B70 8 FAQs

01
Is B70 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 64.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 80% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).
02
How much does a house cost in B70 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £232,500.

Homes in B70 8 sold for a median of £232,500 across 22 sales in the year to August 2026, +24% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is B70 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 64.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around B70 8, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in B70 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 7.8% of residents. 41.8% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (34.8%).
05
Which council covers B70 8?

B70 8 is in Sandwell.

B70 8 is in Sandwell, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is B70 8?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 70 bus stops within 800m and 7 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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