Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

VICTORIA STREET, B70 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, B70 0AD.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 0AD 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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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B70 0AD has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

B70 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 0.3km from Swan Village in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B70 0AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k. 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 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00050472 (shared with 52 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 0AD. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.1%
Asian / British Asian29.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 169,000

3 sales · Mean £ 169,000

Semi-Detached

£ 208,000

2 sales · Mean £ 208,000

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

Crime around B70 0AD is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.4 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.5 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.9 km
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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils1.1 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.2 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.3 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.4 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart0.7 km
  • BP Express0.1 km
  • Ian Smith Group0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • News Plus0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor1.0 km
  • Halfway House0.8 km
  • The Beehive0.7 km
  • The Fox & Goose0.7 km
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Big John's0.7 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.8 km
  • George's Fish Bar0.1 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pizza Chef1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cielo0.9 km
  • Jitterbugs Party World0.8 km
  • Pardo's Cafe0.8 km
  • Glorious0.9 km
  • Boulder Central0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley2.1 km
  • Dudley Port2.2 km
  • Tipton3.2 km