Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Sandwell: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 24 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B70 8LX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 41 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hargate Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
102crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 102 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 72.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
36GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 35 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR ARORA RK — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro)0.2 mi
West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro)0.3 mi
Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)0.3 mi
35 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.43 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: M&S Astle West Bromwich Outlet — 0.0 mi
In Sandwell, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sandwell, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B70 8LX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in B70.
Average sold price by property type across the B70 district, 2021–2026.
About B70 8LX
B70 8LX scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with M&S Astle West Bromwich Outlet within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B70 8LX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,343 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 41 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is The British Muslim School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 102 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 35 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR ARORA RK, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SANDWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
