B70 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dial Lane, 0.5km 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 0EF 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.0% 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00051052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIAL LANE, B70 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIAL LANE, B70 0EF.
312
38
£ 38,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B70 0EF 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. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0EF. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 141,300
2 sales · Mean £ 141,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0EF has low crime rates — 43 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
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Kays News0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Surbhi's Cakes1.0 km
- BP Express0.7 km
- Ian Smith Group0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.6 km
- The Ridgacre0.5 km
- The Beehive0.6 km
- Britannia Inn0.0 km
- The Dovecote0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Five Star Pizza0.7 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Enjoy's Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Vegi Singh0.8 km
- Trident Fish and Chips1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Jitterbugs Party World0.9 km
- Costa Coffee (inside Asda Stores)0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
- Boulder Central0.7 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.3 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
- Tipton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B700EF · Data under Open Government Licence