The B70 9HU postcode is in Sandwell, Sandwell postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B70 |
| Ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | West Bromwich North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Dudley |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Bromwich East |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3466 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Asian terraces and flats / Urban cultural mix / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Ireland Green(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sandwell & Dudley(0.98 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Biomedical UtcSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-19 | B70 8DJ (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Ryders Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B70 9UJ (0.31 mi) | Details |
| Hanbury Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B70 9NT (0.32 mi) | Details |
| The British Muslim SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | B70 8NX (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B70 8PN (0.33 mi) | Details |
| George Salter AcademySecondary, Good | 11-19 | B70 9UW (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Hargate Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | B71 1PG (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Shireland CBSO AcademySecondary, None | 11-19 | B70 8SZ (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Sandwell College0, Good | 16-99 | B70 6AW (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Lyng Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B70 7SQ (0.78 mi) | Details |
| All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B71 1QN (0.82 mi) | Details |
| King George V Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B70 6JA (0.88 mi) | Details |
| West Bromwich Collegiate AcademySecondary, None | 11-16 | B70 7LE (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Hateley Heath AcademyPrimary, Inadequate | 2-11 | B71 2RP (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR SINGH M(0.53 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dr singh mActive1 cambridge street, west bromwich, west midlands | 01215259257 | B70 8HQ |
| dr dewan vkActivelyng centre for health, frank fisher way, west bromwich, west midlands | 01216122233 | B70 7AW |
| st paul's partnership - lyng medicalActivelyng centre for health, frank fisher way, west bromwich, west midlands | 01216122300 | B70 7AW |
| dr arora rkActivelyng centre for health, frank fisher way, west bromwich, west midlands | 01216122222 | B70 7AW |
| linkway medical practiceActivelyng centre for health, frank fisher way, west bromwich, west midlands | 01215534000 | B70 7AW |
| dr gudi pv & partnerActive68 hill top, west bromwich, west midlands | 01215560455 | B70 0PU |
The population of B709HU is 511 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2222), Between 45 to 54 (1725), and Between 25 to 34 (1631).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 104 people, followed by Indian with a total of 69.
Regarding education, 127 adults have No qualifications, while 53 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (349), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (293).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (169), followed by Muslim (148).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (82) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (76), and Semi-routine occupations (54).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (468), and 242 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1396) and Middle East and Asia (486).