Is B70 8HS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

518 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
250
Public order
44
Shoplifting
41
Vehicle crime
38
Criminal damage & arson
30
Other theft
24
Anti-social behaviour
20
Drugs
19

House prices

£205,743

Average price in Sandwell (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.6% year on year.

Terraced
£190,943
Semi-detached
£227,023
Detached
£329,743
Flat / maisonette
£111,711

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

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B70 8HS on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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