B70 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Old Forge in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
For families considering a move, B70 0BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00050472 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0BD.
354
36
£ 35,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0BD 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.
Area Character
B70 0BD has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0BD. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 0BD is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
Great Bridge Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Frydays Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Black Country Chippy0.9 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.9 km
- The Ridgacre0.3 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.6 km
- The Sow Bar and Grill0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Pardo's Cafe0.9 km
- Jitterbugs Party World0.7 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.9 km
- Boulder Central0.5 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- News Plus0.7 km
- Polski Sklep0.9 km
- Surbhi's Cakes0.8 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.9 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.1 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km
- Tipton3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B700BD · Data under Open Government Licence