B70 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dial Lane, 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 0EE 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00051052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIAL LANE, B70 0EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIAL LANE, B70 0EE.
312
38
£ 38,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B70 0EE 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 0EE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,500
2 sales · Mean £ 132,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0EE has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Ryders Green Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Newtown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Kays News0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- A J Enterprises0.6 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.9 km
- AUM News Ltd0.1 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.7 km
- Admiral Casino1.0 km
- The Ridgacre0.5 km
- The Beehive0.4 km
- Britannia Inn0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Alok1.0 km
- Shivay Indian Sweets & Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.9 km
- Boulder Central0.5 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Black Country Chippy1.0 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- Night Star Pizza1.0 km
- Hill Top Fish Bar0.8 km
- Enjoy's Pizza0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.2 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
- Tipton3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B700EE · Data under Open Government Licence