Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CHARLES STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B70 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B70 0AZ.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B70 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in B70 0AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B70 0AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Charles Street Industrial Estate, 0.1km from Ryders Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Great Bridge ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 0AZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B70 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00050475 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0AZ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B70 0AZ is above average at 136 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting119
Violence and sexual offences78
Burglary29
Vehicle crime21
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.7 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.9 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.9 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.0 km
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Great Bridge Primary School

Good495 pupils1.2 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
  • The Ridgacre0.8 km
  • The Beehive0.5 km
  • The Fox & Goose0.6 km
  • The Lounge Bar and Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Alan Warwick Butchers0.6 km
  • AUM News Ltd1.0 km
  • B&M Retail Limited0.4 km
  • Cakeland0.8 km
  • D.S. Wines0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Blue Mountain Grill0.6 km
  • Boulder Central0.4 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.3 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.2 km
  • Glorious0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Frydays Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Caribbean Lunchbox0.6 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port1.6 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.2 km
  • Tipton2.7 km