B70 0DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Bungalows, 0.4km 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 0DZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% 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. 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 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00051052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BUNGALOWS, B70 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BUNGALOWS, B70 0DZ.
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£ 38,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B70 0DZ has a significant social housing presence — 44% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0DZ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0DZ has low crime rates — 44 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
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
George Salter Academy
Great Bridge Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Newtown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Kays News0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Polski Sklep0.9 km
- Surbhi's Cakes0.8 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.8 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- The Ridgacre0.6 km
- The Beehive0.4 km
- Britannia Inn0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Alok0.9 km
- Shivay Indian Sweets & Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Spices Delhi1.0 km
- Glorious0.9 km
- Jitterbugs Party World0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali's Kitchen1.0 km
- Black Country Chippy0.9 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- Night Star Pizza0.9 km
- Penguin1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.1 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
- Tipton3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B700DZ · Data under Open Government Licence