B70 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brickhouse Lane, 0.3km from Old Forge in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 0DT is 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.1% year-on-year. 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00051049 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRICKHOUSE LANE, B70 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRICKHOUSE LANE, B70 0DT.
381
34
£ 38,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B70 0DT has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0DT. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
5 sales · Mean £ 165,800
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0DT has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
George Salter Academy
Hateley Heath Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Newtown Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Kays News0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- A J Enterprises0.5 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.7 km
- AUM News Ltd0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- The Ridgacre0.7 km
- The Beehive0.3 km
- The Lounge Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Alok0.8 km
- Shivay Indian Sweets & Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Spices Delhi0.9 km
- Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe0.9 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali's Kitchen0.9 km
- Black Country Chippy0.8 km
- Golden City0.7 km
- Night Star Pizza0.8 km
- Penguin0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.0 km
- Tipton2.9 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B700DT · Data under Open Government Licence