B70 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Ryders Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00050476 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0BY.
237
38
£ 35,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0BY 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 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0BY. The average age is 37.9. 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)
B70 0BY has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Newtown Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
George Salter Academy
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
The Meadows School
Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Ridgacre0.8 km
- The Beehive0.7 km
- The Fox & Goose0.4 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Glorious0.6 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.8 km
- Boulder Central0.6 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.4 km
- Phoenix Cafe0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Caribbean Lunchbox0.8 km
- Chapman Chippy0.4 km
- George's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Alan Warwick Butchers0.8 km
- B&M Retail Limited0.7 km
- Cakeland1.0 km
- D.S. Wines0.7 km
- Great Bridge Post Office0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port1.7 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.0 km
- Tipton2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B700BY · Data under Open Government Licence