B70 is a postcode district in Sandwell, West Midlands, covering 824 active and 543 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B70 (34%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (29%). A further 18% of the district is made up of a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks. Overall, B70 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in B70 are around £253k, up 31.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B70 at 560 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, B70 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B70 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B70 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B70 postcode area.
33,299
38
£ 30,450 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
With 35% social renting, B70 is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 31.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lyng Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
King George V Primary School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
George Salter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Eveokontinental Ltd
- Home Bargains
- One Below Retail Limited
- Clocktower Fishmonger and Butchers Ltd
- Getir UK Limited
- + 109 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mercure Birmingham
- Premier Inn West Bromwich
- Travel Lodge
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Flirts
- Halfway House
- Hen and Chickens
- King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar
- Prince of Wales
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Costa Limited
- Family Dining Ltd at Tesco
- Harvester
- Multea Choice West Bromwich Ltd
- Nando's
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Subway
- Italian Hut
- Yo To Go
- A Place to Taste
- Aafee's Fried Chicken
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd - Store
- Aldi Food Stores
- Co-operative Food Store
- Farmfoods
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited
- + 3 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: B70 · Data under Open Government Licence