Is B70 8ER a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

522 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
250
Public order
43
Shoplifting
41
Vehicle crime
40
Criminal damage & arson
30
Other theft
23
Anti-social behaviour
20
Drugs
20

House prices

£205,830

Average price in Sandwell (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£191,457
Semi-detached
£227,178
Detached
£328,663
Flat / maisonette
£111,228

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for B70 8ER 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 8ER on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B70 8ER on Check Food Hygiene

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