Overview for Oak Road, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8HR

Introduction

West Bromwich (BROM-itch) is a market town in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England. Historically part of Staffordshire, it is 7 miles (11 kilometres) northwest of Birmingham. West Bromwich is part of the area known as the Black Country, in terms of geography, culture and dialect. West Bromwich had a population of 103,112 in the 2021 Census.

Initially a rural village, West Bromwich's growth corresponded with that of the Industrial Revolution, owing to the area's natural richness in ironstone and coal, as well as its proximity to canals and railway branches. It led to the town becoming a centre for coal mining, brick making, the iron industry and metal trades such as nails, springs and guns. The town's primary economy developed into engineering, manufacturing and the automotive industry through the early 20th century. During the Second World War, West Bromwich experienced bombing from the German Luftwaffe. It also suffered heavily during recessions in the mid 1970s, early 1980s and late 2000s.

The town is known for its football club West Bromwich Albion, who have played in the town since the club's formation in 1878. It is also home to parts of Sandwell Valley Country Park and Sandwell Valley RSPB nature reserve.

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Summary for Oak Road, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8HR

West Midlands
This postcode is in the
Greets Green and Lyng
within
Sandwell
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near B70 8HR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
50
In Progress
101
Completed
22
Cancelled
13

Road Safety near B70 8HR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Oak Road, B70 8HR that have been reported to West Midlands Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near B70 8HR

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Police

This area is policed by West Midlands Police.

West Midlands Police split their policing area into 87 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the West Bromwich Town neighbourhood.

West Midlands Police

West Bromwich Town Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
349
Dec 2023
368
Other Theft
Jan 2024
68
Dec 2023
40
Vehicle Crime
Jan 2024
65
Dec 2023
50

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the West Bromwich East parliamentary constituency.

West Bromwich East is a constituency in the West Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Nicola Richards (Conservative) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Oak Road, B70 8HR

59 OAK ROAD, B70 8HR
30 Oct 2019
£100,000
43 OAK ROAD, B70 8HR
29 Oct 2013
£65,000
57 OAK ROAD, B70 8HR
18 Nov 2011
£75,000
47 OAK ROAD, B70 8HR
3 Jun 2011
£92,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for B70 8HR

Latitude
52.517172
Longitude
-2.000899

Residents at B70 8HR

Households
22
Male
50
Female
39
People per Household
4.05

Sunrise and Sunset at B70 8HR

Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:37

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

B70 8HR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.21%
Cloudy66.06%
Rain6.38%
Windy7.30%
Other0.05%

Population

Sandwell
330,000

Deprivation Index

16.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at B70 8HR

Active
3
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for B70 8HR

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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