Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B70 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0AH.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

310

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

work
Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: B70 0AH 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.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in B70 0AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B70 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ryders Green in West Bromwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

The people who live in B70 0AH are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00050529 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0AH. 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

White / British44.4%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 7%
lightbulb

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.

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

B70 0AH has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences55
Vehicle crime18
Anti-social behaviour10
Drugs10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

P

Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.6 km
S

George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.6 km
P

Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.8 km
P

Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.1 km
P

Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.1 km
P

Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.4 km
P

Great Bridge Primary School

Good495 pupils1.5 km
S

Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Ridgacre0.7 km
  • The Beehive0.8 km
  • The Fox & Goose0.4 km
  • King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.5 km
  • Royal Naval Association Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Glorious0.8 km
  • Blue Mountain Grill1.0 km
  • Boulder Central0.7 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.5 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Frydays Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.5 km
  • George's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 4 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Alan Warwick Butchers1.0 km
  • B&M Retail Limited0.8 km
  • D.S. Wines0.8 km
  • Great Bridge Post Office1.0 km
  • Harry's News, Off-Licence & Grocers0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port1.9 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley1.9 km
  • Tipton3.1 km