Is B70 8BB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

490 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of B70 8BB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
217
Criminal damage & arson
49
Public order
45
Shoplifting
38
Vehicle crime
30
Other theft
20
Anti-social behaviour
19
Drugs
18

House prices

£207,065

Average price in Sandwell (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.0% year on year.

Terraced
£193,105
Semi-detached
£228,439
Detached
£329,048
Flat / maisonette
£111,697

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for B70 8BB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near B70 8BB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B70 8BB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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