Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

KINGS SQUARE, B70 7NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS SQUARE, B70 7NW.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 7NW 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in B70 7NW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

B70 7NW is an up-and-coming urban area on Kings Square, 0.5km from Park Street in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 7NW is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (223 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 7NW are sourced from Output Area E00051104 (shared with 30 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 7NW. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.5%
Asian / British Asian55.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 10%
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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.

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

Crime rates near B70 7NW are high at 223 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences394
Shoplifting191
Public order92
Other theft89
Drugs71

school Local Schools

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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.6 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils0.8 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.9 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils1.0 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Aujla Supermarket0.6 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box - West Bromwich0.3 km
  • Home From Home0.3 km
  • Koziol The Greengrocer0.3 km
  • Padda and Daughter0.4 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Chacha Ka Dabba0.4 km
  • Prince of Wales0.3 km
  • Railway Inn1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Hotel1.0 km
  • The White Swan Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Foresters Cafe1.0 km
  • Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Hong Kong(464)1.0 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Mings Palace0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda1.0 km
  • Mayur Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
  • West Bromwich Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Sandwell College0.5 km
  • The Conference Suite0.4 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.1 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.6 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.9 km
  • The Hawthorns2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km