B70 0EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Black Lake in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 0EH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 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 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00051045 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 0EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0EH.
272
46
£ 38,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B70 0EH has a significant social housing presence — 58% 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 0EH. The average age is 46.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0EH has low crime rates — 42 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
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
George Salter Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Great Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.9 km
- A J Enterprises0.7 km
- AUM News Ltd0.3 km
- Healthy Foods Online0.8 km
- Hill Top Butchers0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Three Horseshoes0.9 km
- The Beehive0.8 km
- Hen and Chickens0.4 km
- Britannia Inn0.2 km
- Gough Arms1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Enjoy's Pizza0.4 km
- Mr Vegi Singh0.5 km
- Trident Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Hill Top Fish Bar0.4 km
- George's Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Boulder Central0.9 km
- Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill1.0 km
- The New Hen & Chickens0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food Store0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.6 km
- Sandwell & Dudley3.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B700EH · Data under Open Government Licence