B70 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Phoenix Street, 0.2km from Swan Village 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 0AE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, down 37.6% year-on-year. 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 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00050529 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX STREET, B70 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX STREET, B70 0AE.
310
35
£ 35,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0AE 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
With 52% social renting, B70 0AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 37.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0AE. The average age is 35.4. 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
£ 162,000
13 sales · Mean £ 144,996
Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 294,000
Semi-Detached
£ 199,500
6 sales · Mean £ 199,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 0AE is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
Shireland Biomedical Utc
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart0.8 km
- BP Express0.3 km
- Ian Smith Group0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- News Plus0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal Naval Association Club1.0 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
- Halfway House0.9 km
- The Beehive0.7 km
- The Fox & Goose0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Big John's0.8 km
- Chapman Chippy0.7 km
- George's Fish Bar0.2 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Chef0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Brandon Way Cafe0.9 km
- Cielo0.9 km
- Jitterbugs Party World0.8 km
- Pardo's Cafe0.7 km
- Glorious0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley2.0 km
- Dudley Port2.1 km
- Tipton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B700AE · Data under Open Government Licence