Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LIVINGSTONE ROAD, B70 7HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVINGSTONE ROAD, B70 7HZ.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B70 7HZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 47, B70 7HZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B70 7HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Livingstone Road, 0.7km from Broadwell in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

Day-to-day life in B70 7HZ has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.2% 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 7HZ are sourced from Output Area E00050523 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 7HZ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.9%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 91,000

4 sales · Mean £ 89,750

Semi-Detached

£ 181,500

7 sales · Mean £ 187,642

Terraced

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 136,207

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B70 7HZ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences181
Public order81
Criminal damage and arson72
Drugs42
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils0.3 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils0.5 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils0.8 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement226 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.1 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Railway Inn1.0 km
  • The Billiard Hall1.0 km
  • West Bromwich Albion Supporters Club0.2 km
  • The New Flower Pot Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • The Royal Castle0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Foresters Cafe0.8 km
  • Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
  • A Place to Taste0.9 km
  • Mings Palace0.8 km
  • Eat Wise Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Members Kitchen0.9 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.8 km
  • Sandwell College0.9 km
  • Hall Street Cafe0.7 km
  • Hustlers0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis Westgate Plaza0.7 km
  • Station News and Off Licence1.0 km
  • Bromford Lane Post Office0.5 km
  • MSH Offl Licence0.3 km
  • Bromwich Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley0.6 km
  • Langley Green1.9 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.0 km