Portobello Road is in West Bromwich and in Sandwell district. B70 0QL is located in the Wednesbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portobello Road, West Bromwich, B70 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B70 0QH, B70 0RA, B70 0QP, B70 0QT, B70 0QX, B70 0QR, B70 0QJ, B71 2PZ, B71 2PX.

Portobello Road Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Portobello Road are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for B70 0QL

Average Price
£251,237
Semi-Detached
£260,430
Terraced
£242,044
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Portobello Road

Average Price
£251,237
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Portobello Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
8 Portobello Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building 		£135,0002012-08-03 £242,044
12 Portobello Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£53,0001997-07-04 £260,430

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Rowley View Nursery School
149 Dangerfield Lane, WS10 7RU 		2,934 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road, WS5 4NN 		4,001 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue, WS2 9UP 		5,191 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Addison Terrace, WS10 9AR 		946 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Wolseley Road, Hill Top B70 0NG 		1,047 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Moorlands Primary School
Winchester Road, B71 2NZ 		1,050 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedHateley Heath Primary School
Huntingdon Road, B71 2RP 		1,203 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedSt John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Monmouth Drive, B71 2ST 		1,226 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Hydes Road, WS10 0DR 		1,349 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
2out of 4The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane, B71 2BX 		1,633 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4George Salter Academy
Davey Road, B70 9UW 		2,112 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Gospel Oak School
Bilston Road, Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ 		2,579 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road, WS10 9QU 		2,724 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedSandwell College
1 Spon Lane, B70 6AW 		3,883 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Sandwell Community School
Westminster Road, B71 2JN 		1,915 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedHigh Point Academy
Friar Park Road, WS10 0JS 		2,462 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Albright Education Centre
South Tipton Campus Site, Alexandra Road DY4 7NR 		2,730 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedHomeschool
49 Manifold Way, Sandwell WS10 0GB 		2,808 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedThe British Muslim School
Latifiah Fultali Complex, Lodge Road B70 8NX 		3,037 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The New Hen & Chickens90 Hill Top630 yd
Rayhan's Cafe31 New Street800 yd
New Street CafeNew Street Cafe, New Street800 yd
Aashiqs15 Holyhead Road884 yd
Wednesbury Town HallWednesbury Town Hall, Holyhead Road1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The DovecoteThe Dovecote, Hill Top302 yd
The Cottage SpringThe Cottage Spring, Crookhay Lane509 yd
MJ's Bar38 Bridge Street615 yd
Hen and Chickens90 Hill Top641 yd
Three HorseshoesThree Horseshoes, 86 Witton Lane708 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Trident Fish and Chips44 Witton Lane427 yd
Hill Top Fish Bar102A Hill Top501 yd
Five Star Pizza104 Hill Top501 yd
Enjoy's Pizza123 Hill Top613 yd
Ocean Fish Bar2 Harvills Hawthorn623 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Food Store139 Hill Top474 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ripped Fitness Gym Uk
UNIT 7 UNIT 7 WODEN ROAD SOUTH 		health and fitness suite441 yd
Moorlands Primary School
WINCHESTER ROAD 		grass pitches944 yd
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
WOLSELEY ROAD 		grass pitches951 yd
St. Johns C Of E Primary Academy
Lower High Street 		grass pitches1,024 yd
Hydes Road Playing Fields
HYDES ROAD 		grass pitches1,070 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed116.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Portobello Road dangerous?

In 2023, 332 crimes were reported near Portobello Road . 31% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of B70 0QL.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 332
Violence And Sexual Offences 115
Shoplifting 36
Vehicle Crime 34
Burglary 28
Criminal Damage And Arson 28
Other Theft 25
Public Order 23
Anti Social Behaviour 13
Robbery 8
Other Crime 8
Drugs 6
Possession Of Weapons 5
Theft From The Person 2
Bicycle Theft 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of B70 0QL.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Burrs Drive512 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Surrey Crescent524 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Hawkins Street178 yd
2023-12DrugsUnder investigationOn or near Telford Close430 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Telford Close430 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near A4196503 yd
2023-12RobberyAwaiting court outcomeOn or near A4196503 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Tame Street112 yd
2023-12Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Tame Street112 yd
2023-12Theft from the personInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Tame Street112 yd

Employment

B70 0QL area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 5% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Retired72
Part-Time Employee25
Other20
Self-Employed18
Looking after home or family16
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Student (economically inactive)6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Manufacturing21
Human health and social work activities13
Transport and storage9
Financial and insurance activities8
Construction7
Administrative and support service activities7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other4
Education4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Information and communication1

People

Gender

Female164
Male166

Partnership Status

Single66
Married: Opposite sex146
Separated5
Divorced21
Widowed26

Health

Very good health138
Good health110
Fair health54
Bad health25
Very bad health1

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications110
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
Apprenticeship15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
Degree or Similar 47
Other17

Culture

Ethnic Group

Bangladeshi7
Chinese6
Indian103
Pakistani3
Other Asian6
Black African10
Black Caribbean17
Mixed White and Asian3
Mixed White and Caribbean2
Mixed Other2
White125
Other46

Country of Birth

United Kingdom200
European Union30
Rest of Europe1
Africa15
Middle East and Asia78
The Americas and the Caribbean7

Length of Residence

Born in the UK200
10+ Years66
5-10 Years25
2-5 Years18
Less than 2 years22

Passport Held

United Kingdom216
Italy2
Portugal3
Spain5
Lithuania8
Poland10
Romania6
Other EU countries5
Other Europe1
Central and Western Africa6
Middle East3
Eastern Asia1
Southern Asia21
North America and the Caribbean1
No passport held45

Religion

No religion49
Christian116
Buddhist1
Hindu32
Muslim26
Sikh100
Not answered8
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