Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BRANDON WAY, B70 8JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDON WAY, B70 8JB.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

36

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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 8JB 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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4/10
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Area Character

The IMD places B70 8JB among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 8% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

B70 8JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brandon Way, 0.6km from Lambert's End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 8JB are sourced from Output Area E00050524 (shared with 38 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 8JB. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.4%
Asian / British Asian50.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B70 8JB is moderate at 72 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 offences156
Public order78
Criminal damage and arson65
Drugs41
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils0.7 km
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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils0.7 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils0.8 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement226 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good452 pupils1.0 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.2 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.9 km
  • The Railway Inn0.3 km
  • The White Swan Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • Soho Oak0.8 km
  • The Yew Tree0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Members Kitchen0.9 km
  • BaxterStorey0.9 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.4 km
  • Dessert Binge1.0 km
  • New Testament Church of God c/o Sadie Brooks0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Sunny & Dee's Traditional Chippy0.9 km
  • Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • The Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Amelia Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Bal's Wines0.9 km
  • Bromford News and Wines Store0.4 km
  • Chinar Supermarket0.6 km
  • Get In1.0 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley0.4 km
  • Langley Green2.0 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station0.4 km