B70 9HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Turner Street, 0.1km from Ireland Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 9HX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 9HX are sourced from Output Area E00050535 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TURNER STREET, B70 9HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNER STREET, B70 9HX.
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£ 32,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 9HX 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
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in B70 9HX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 9HX. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,750
2 sales · Mean £ 112,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 9HX is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Hanbury Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
George Salter Academy
Hargate Primary School
Lyng Primary School
King George V Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Merry Go Round0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.4 km
- Angels Gentlemens Club0.8 km
- Royal Naval Association Club0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Momtaj Balti0.4 km
- Big John's0.5 km
- Chicking0.8 km
- Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.8 km
- Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Dino Supermarket0.4 km
- News Plus0.6 km
- R. Bange Stores0.8 km
- Super Polo0.4 km
- Bromwich Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cielo0.3 km
- UK Shawarma Ltd0.4 km
- Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich1.0 km
- Travel Lodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.4 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.8 km
- Dudley Port2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B709HX · Data under Open Government Licence