B70 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0EB is 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 46 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00051052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0EB.
312
38
£ 38,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B70 0EB 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 0EB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0EB has low crime rates — 46 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
George Salter Academy
Hateley Heath Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
Newtown Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Kays News0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- A J Enterprises0.9 km
- AUM News Ltd0.2 km
- B&M Retail Limited0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.7 km
- The Ridgacre0.3 km
- Halfway House0.8 km
- The Beehive0.5 km
- Britannia Inn0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Boulder Central0.6 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.6 km
- Phoenix Cafe0.8 km
- The New Hen & Chickens0.7 km
- Costa Coffee (inside Asda Stores)1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hill Top Fish Bar0.8 km
- Enjoy's Pizza0.8 km
- Mr Vegi Singh0.9 km
- Frydays Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Five Star Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.3 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.7 km
- Tipton3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B700EB · Data under Open Government Licence