Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BRICKHOUSE LANE, B70 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRICKHOUSE LANE, B70 0DT.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Burglary24
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime17
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.2 km
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Great Bridge Primary School

Good495 pupils1.1 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils1.1 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.2 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils1.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils1.5 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
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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