B70 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Bridge Street, 0.3km from Ryders Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00050472 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT BRIDGE STREET, B70 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT BRIDGE STREET, B70 0BP.
354
36
£ 35,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0BP 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
54% of B70 0BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0BP. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 102,500
1 sales · Mean £ 102,500
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 136,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 0BP is above average at 96 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
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
Great Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.7 km
- The Ridgacre0.4 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- The Jolly Sailor1.0 km
- Britannia Inn0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Pardo's Cafe0.8 km
- Jitterbugs Party World0.6 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.9 km
- Boulder Central0.5 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- News Plus0.7 km
- Polski Sklep0.9 km
- Surbhi's Cakes0.8 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.9 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Frydays Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Black Country Chippy0.9 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- Night Star Pizza0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.0 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.3 km
- Tipton3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B700BP · Data under Open Government Licence